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Category 6 possible in proposed new hurricane scale that considers all hazards
Posted 9:21 PM 6/3/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A new study suggests that a redesigned hurricane warning scale helps people better understand storm risks and make more informed decisions about whether to evacuate.
Research from the University of South Florida compares the traditional Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS), which (More)
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Baton Rouge Police Department looking for person who stole credit card, purchased over $900 of items
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BREC wants feedback on what project is first in Perkins Road Community Park Master Plan
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Tangipahoa deputies looking for thieves who stole two Tickfaw girls' bikes
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