WEATHER: Chris becomes first hurricane of Atlantic season

Posted on June 21, 2012 | Comments Off

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - Tropical Storm Chris strengthened today in the north-central Atlantic Ocean to hurricane force, becoming our first of the 2012 season.

11 a.m. EDT update on conditions from the National Hurricane Center:

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...41.1N 43.2W
ABOUT 625 MI...1005 KM SE OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...32 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 INCHES…

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  Thousands of Formosan termites took to the skies in Metairie on Wednesday evening, swarming around streetlights and other lights in residential and commercial areas.The termites generally swarm from early April through July, with the biggest swarm often occurring around May...
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WWL New Orleans
- Frank Davis in the fight of his life May 23, 2013
  For nearly three decades, you invited Frank Davis and his wife Mary Clare into your home. Every Tuesday morning, they stood in the WWL studio kitchen whipping up great food in a way that made us all feel like we were part of his family.
- Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill May 23, 2013
  A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based on gender, the Louisiana Senate reworked the proposal Wednesday to apply only to state employees.
- Blood drive, special Mass held For second-line shooting victims May 23, 2013
  On Wednesday night friends and strangers rallied in support of the victims of the Mother's Day second-line shooting.
- Local chefs gear up to warm hearts, bellies in tornado-ravaged Oklahoma May 23, 2013
  Nothing warms hearts- and bellies- like Louisiana cooking.That's why three New Orleans chefs are gearing up to help Oklahoma tornado victims the best way they know how.
- State auditor to look at New Orleans crime stats May 23, 2013
  New Orleans has been called the murder capital of the country with a murder rate more than 10 times the national average.
WDSU New Orleans
- 3 toddlers recover after shooting May 23, 2013
  It's been one month since a shooting in Jefferson Parish left five people hurt, including three toddlers.
- Man charged in fatal Cut Off shooting May 23, 2013
  Deputies arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Cut Off that left another man dead.
- I-Team: Rep. Jeff Arnold doesn’t recuse himself in O.P. Juvenile Judge debate May 23, 2013
  There are concerns over how a state lawmaker handled a high-profile piece of legislation involving a relative.
- Blood donated in support of second line shooting victims May 23, 2013
  More than 100 people rolled up their sleeves Wednesday for a blood drive held in support of the victims of the Mother's Day Second Line shooting.
- Police investigate Algiers armed robbery May 22, 2013
  Police are investigating an armed robbery in Algiers.
WVUE New Orleans
- Girl forced to wear thrift store clothes as punishment for being a bully May 22, 2013
  A Utah woman forced her fiancé's 10-year-old daughter to wear an unflattering wardrobe to school after a teacher said the girl was bullying another classmate over the way she dresses.
- Mexican National arrested for killing 20-month-old baby May 22, 2013
  Lafourche investigators say the suspect, in the country illegally, has been charged with second degree murder of his girlfriend's baby.
- New Orleans' Tropical Isle wins trademark infringement lawsuit May 22, 2013
  The owners of Bourbon Street's Tropical Isle have won a trademark infringement lawsuit worth $4 million.
- Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments May 21, 2013
  All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.
- Mystery in the Marsh: Where are the bugs? May 22, 2013
  Three years after the Gulf oil disaster, areas of the South Louisiana marsh fall silent. Researchers expected the wildlife population to be impacted by oil in the first year and then bounce back. In some areas, that has yet to happen.
WGSO
- Jim Spiro May 22 May 22, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 22 May 22, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 22 May 22, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 22 May 22, 2013
- Ringside Politics May 22 May 22, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Company awarded Grand Isle Library construction contract sued by subcontractor for alleged non-payment May 22, 2013
  breach-of-contractGRETNA – A St. Charles Parish subcontractor is suing a contractor for alleged non-payment on a Jefferson Parish construction project. TMB Services LLC filed suit against CATCO General Contractors LLC, The Hanover Insurance Company and the Jefferson Parish Council in … Read More »
- Subcontractor on St. Barnard Hospital project sued for allegedly not paying delay penalty May 22, 2013
  Ashley B. RobinsonGRETNA – A contractor who won a construction bid from a local hospital service district is being suing a subcontractor for delaying the project by more than six months and not paying associated penalties as stipulated by contract. Citadel Builders … Read More »
- J.C. Penney sued by shopper who tripped over mannequin base May 22, 2013
  Rachel M. AbadieGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a national retailer for injuries she claims to have received in a fall at one of its local stores. Doris W. Lala filed suit against J.C. Penney Corporation Inc. in the 24th … Read More »
- Fifth Circuit says plaintiffs’ claims barred in suit linking Katrina to global warming May 22, 2013
  gavelNEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued its final ruling in a global warming suit that for nine years has sought to connect Hurricane Katrina to global warming. Writing on behalf of a … Read More »
- Hyatt Regency Hotel sued after woman falls on escalator May 22, 2013
  AbramsonNEW ORLEANS – A Walnut, Calif. woman is suing a international hotel chain claiming she and her husband were not offered help with their bags, which contributed to her falling on an escalator. Nancy Huang, and husband William, filed a … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Medicaid expansion, Obamacare rejection bills fail in Louisiana House May 22, 2013
- Senate passes 3 gun bills; one is headed to Jindal's desk May 22, 2013
- Public school aid plan fails May 22, 2013
- Social media driving bill clears final legislative hurdle May 22, 2013
- Legislature holds onto tuition control May 22, 2013
Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Reports surface that DOE Superintendent John White is out the door for Washington to further validate Peter Principle
- Pylant bill would only guarantee constant revenue stream for shady Course Choice providers already circling like vultures
- In the aftermath of killer tornadoes, perhaps it’s time for another reminder to Jindal that teachers are true heroes
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- More sordid details emerging in apparent fraudulent Course Choice registrations in three northwest Louisiana parishes
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- easter bunny recycled
- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
- alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
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CENLA Focus
- Corn Casserole May 23, 2013
- 2013 Best of Cenla Reader’s Choice Awards May 6, 2013
- Welcome Happy Morning! May 6, 2013
- See, Save, Celebrate: Preservation Month 2013 May 6, 2013
- Live, Leave, Give – Estate Planning at Its Core May 6, 2013
National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 23, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 24, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 23, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- RT @stevecaparotta: Overturned RV in Morgan City from Police Chief Travis Crouch. #LAwx http://t.co/Qw0mU9gvMw 9 hours ago
- 1133am Flood advisory for St Martin Parish. 1-3 Inches of rain has fallen and with more possible. #lawx http://t.co/ww0cXFpBIY 13 hours ago
- In light of today's weather we are postponing today's NOAA Weather Radio Routine Weekly Test. #NWR #lawx #txwx 13 hours ago
- 816am Nasty storm off the coast of the LA/TX border. Special Marine Warning in effect for possible strong winds. http://t.co/fJqXEIurT2 16 hours ago
- It's Day 5 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Hypothermia. 1.usa.gov/KNXVxk #lawx #txwx 16 hours ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:33PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL... ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:33PM CDT until May 25 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL... ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:33PM CDT until May 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL... ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 22 at 8:49PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 22 at 8:49PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 23, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- ACTIVE AMBER Alert: Luke Towner – Houston,TX May 22, 2013
  Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Amber Alert for missing 18-month-old, Luke Towner. The baby is a white male, approximately 2 feet tall and weighs 26 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The biological father assaulted the mother and took the child, making threats to kill both himself and the child. They were last seen on Monday, May 20 at t […]
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Forest Park,GA May 22, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  Victim found safe, suspect deceased
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
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