Louisiana
Tropical Threat in the Northern Gulf
(KMDL-FM) As of tomorrow, the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season will be a month and a half old. So far, the season has produced three named storms, Andrea, Barry, and Chantal. None of those storms has created any weather consequences at landfall. However, the remnant moisture of Barry played a major part in the historic and deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
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That in itself is proof that you don’t have to live along or near the coast to be affected by a tropical system. Another case in point is the devastating floods of last year in the Carolinas, caused by a dissipating Hurricane Helene. It just proves the old tropical weather wisdom, “hide from the wind, run from the water,” is true no matter how close you live to the coast.
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Speaking of the coast, the northern Gulf Coast is under the gun for tropical development over the next seven days. However, that prognostication of tropical development is far from certain. Here is the latest graphic from the National Hurricane Center.
You can see the large area of potential development runs from the southeastern Louisiana coast through Mississippi, Alabama, and into the Florida Panhandle and central sections of the Sunshine State.
What Are The Chances a Tropical Storm Will Form in the Gulf This Week?
Forecasters are only giving this area of low pressure a 30% probability of spinning up into a tropical cyclone. A scan of the long-range tropical model runs seems to suggest that the development of this system will be unlikely. But because of the system’s proximity to the coast, it does bear watching.
The forecast models do suggest the system will bring an increased threat of showers and storms to the northern Gulf Coast over the next several days. Rain chances will be elevated, and some portions of Louisiana could experience an “Excessive Rainfall Event”.
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What Should Louisiana Expect From Tropical Development in the Gulf?
As of now, the area under the gun is from Baton Rouge eastward to the Mississippi State line. But other portions of the state could see heavy downpours in afternoon and early evening thunderstorms today and over the next several days. But widespread flooding is not expected.
The next full update from the National Hurricane Center will come at 7:00 this morning, with another update scheduled for 2:00 this afternoon. We will update this story with new information as it becomes available.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — Governor Landry has officially declared Louisiana under state of emergency.
The state emergency declaration covers Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes.
The declaration was issued Thursday following the impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur, which brough rainfall and strong storms to parts of the state on June 17 and 18.
Officials said the National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes tied to the storm system.
Officials also reported record or near-record rainfall totals in Avoyelles and Pointe Coupee parishes over a 12-hour period.
The order allows the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to coordinate resources and provide assistance to local governments if needed.
Certain state purchasing and bidding requirements have been temporarily suspended to speed up emergency response efforts.
The declaration took effect immediately and will remain in place through July 18 unless it is lifted or extended.
State officials are urging residents to stay weather aware, avoid flooded roadways and follow guidance from local emergency managers.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The North Louisiana Crime Lab released a June 2026 law enforcement bulletin warning of additional cases tied to cyclorphine, a synthetic opioid the lab says can be significantly more potent than fentanyl.
The bulletin, titled “Cyclorphine Update — Additional Cases & Footprint,” notes that drug evidence submissions testing positive for cyclorphine have been received from multiple parishes in North Louisiana.
What is cyclorphine?
According to the bulletin, cyclorphine is a synthetic opioid in the emerging orphine drug class. The lab said current toxicity data are limited, but laboratory studies indicate cyclorphine may be up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
Reported effects
The crime lab said cyclorphine can produce effects similar to other narcotic analgesics, including:
- Central nervous system depression
- Lethargy or stupor
- Respiratory depression with slow, shallow breathing
- Pinpoint pupils
The bulletin said Narcan should be administered to someone suffering from cyclorphine toxicity, and that multiple doses may be needed.
What the bulletin says about trends
The crime lab said national data indicate cyclorphine will likely continue spreading through the region, including becoming more common in seized and submitted drug evidence.
Where cyclorphine has been detected
The bulletin includes a “detection timeline and counterfeit tablet types,” showing evidence submissions tied to specific parishes and dates, including:
- Caddo Parish (Feb. 19; April 14)
- Ouachita Parish (March 18; May 13)
- DeSoto Parish (March 25)
- Natchitoches Parish (May 14)
The lab also noted counterfeit pill types associated with these submissions, including tablets labeled “M30,” “M15,” “K56,” “1259,” and “M367.” Officials warned it may be impossible to know what a pill contains, even if it resembles a known tablet.
The North Louisiana Crime Lab said it will continue tracking trends and sharing updates as additional evidence is submitted.
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