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Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 to become hurricane in Gulf of Mexico before striking Texas, Louisiana
HOUSTON – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is now tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Six in the Gulf of Mexico, as millions of people along parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Texas to Louisiana are bracing for a potentially life-threatening hurricane strike this week.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, which was known as Invest 91L, comes as we enter the peak of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and right on schedule, there are multiple areas of concern that forecasters are tracking for potential development this week.
“While it is too soon to pinpoint the exact location and magnitude of impacts, the potential for life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds are increasing for portions of the Louisiana and upper Texas coastlines beginning Tuesday night,” the NHC said.
What’s the latest with Potential Tropical Cyclone 6?
As of the latest advisory from the NHC, Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is located about 305 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande or about 545 miles south of Cameron, Louisiana.
Where are watches and warnings in effect because of Potential Tropical Cyclone 6?
Because of the threat from Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued in far southern Texas from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Port Mansfield, Texas, and along Mexico’s Gulf Coast from Barra del Tordo northward to the mouth of the Rio Grande.
According to the NHC, Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches will likely be required for portions of the Louisiana and upper Texas coasts later Monday.
Where is Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 going?
The NHC said Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is expected to move just offshore of Mexico’s northern Gulf Coast through Tuesday, then approach the Louisiana and upper Texas coastlines on Wednesday.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is predicted to become a tropical storm later Monday, with more significant intensification likely on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The system is forecast to become a hurricane before it reaches the U.S.’s northwestern Gulf Coast.
The storm is expected to dump 4-8 inches of rain, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, from the coast of far northeastern Mexico northward along portions of the southern Texas coast and across southern Louisiana and southern Mississippi into Thursday morning.
This rainfall would lead to the risk of considerable flash and urban flooding.
The NHC has released its flight plan for the next few days, which includes multiple flights scheduled to sample the environment around Potential Tropical Cyclone Six.
Once the storm system becomes a named storm, the Hurricane Hunters will be flying routinely throughout the day to obtain “fixes” on the exact position of the storm’s center.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new study from the personal-finance company WalletHub ranks Louisiana among the worst states in the country for job seekers in 2025.
The report places Louisiana 49th overall out of 50 states in WalletHub’s annual Best & Worst States for Jobs ranking.
WalletHub said the national unemployment rate sits at 4.3%, and its labor force participation is at its lowest level in the past couple of years.
To help job seekers find better opportunities, WalletHub compared all 50 states using 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic vitality. The study looked at factors such as employment growth, job opportunities, median annual income and average commute time.
WalletHub said that states ranking higher tend to have stronger economies, higher wages, and more stable employment conditions.
Louisiana’s rankings in major categories include:
- 40th – Job opportunities.
- 27th – Employment growth.
- 28th – Monthly average starting salary.
- 42nd – Unemployment rate.
- 48th – Median annual income (adjusted for cost of living).
- 47th – Average work week (in hours).
- 33rd – Average commute time.
- 50th – Job security.
Best states to find a job, according to WalletHub
- Massachusetts.
- Connecticut.
- Minnesota.
- Vermont.
- New Hampshire.
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Two young girls were injured after they were thrown from a Ferris wheel at a Louisiana festival Saturday.
The two girls, around the age of 11, fell off the ride at the Harvest Festival in New Roads just before noon Saturday, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said.
Both were taken to the Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge for their injuries. Though the extend of injuries were not disclosed, they are expected to survive.
After the incident all the rides at the Harvest Festival were temporarily shut down.
The Louisiana State Fire Marshals inspected the rides, and all were reopened except the Ferris wheel, which remains shuttered.
Video of the incident suggests that a mechanical failure in the part holding the children in their seat may be to blame, the sheriff said.
The fire marshals are conducting an investigation into the incident.
The festival, which runs from Friday to Sunday is to celebrate agriculture and community and includes food, live music and rides, according to its website.
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 1, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
02-26-43-44-62, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
3-8-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
6-0-9-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
2-8-9-1-3
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Easy 5 numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
11-12-18-19-21
Check Easy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto numbers from Nov. 1 drawing
04-11-15-30-40-41
Check Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
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