hurricanes

Almost two dozen named storms and 11 hurricanes, any of which could be headed Louisiana's and Texas's way.

Along Louisiana's coastlines are several islands, some inhabited, and some that used to have residents but are now deserted.

Storm names are presented by the World Meteorological Organization. The organization is very conscientious in making sure the names used are non-controversial.

If you have an empty gallon of milk in your possession when the electricity goes out it can help light up the room.

Mayor Nic Hunter has been an avid fighter for disaster relief in Lake Charles and now he's in Washington to continue the fight.

The drop in filled desks this school year goes well beyond the expected parameters.

If you get to enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset and are not hit by a hurricane today you can thank dust from the Sahara Desert for your good fortune.

While tornadoes and hurricanes capture the headlines they are not the most deadly weather phenomenon we encounter.

Storm surge expectations could peak at 2-4 if they occur during a time of a high tide.

Both systems are a long way from us, but it never hurts to keep an eye on the tropics

I couldn't very well interview Rob Robin and not talk about hurricanes

I don't want any hurricanes coming near Louisiana's precious coast, but those tropical systems fascinate me. I found ways through my years of being in the public information business to get the information the experts look at, even if I can't interpret or understand it. If you are a member of the unofficial "Tropical Weather Geek Society," here are a few places you may want to save to your favorites.