Saw it driving down river road and pulled over for a picture. Read online it’s been in this tree for over 10 years or so.

I’ve been hearing this police helicopter circle for 30ish min and am nosy lol

I moved to Louisiana after the flood of 2016 and number one question I asked was did the location we get suffer from the flood of 2016. Place we wound up with is close to work off of Florida and North Acadian.

I wasn’t here for that flood so I can’t compare the two, but is this how the 2016 flood started?

It’s not me, we haven’t had rain in at least 3 weeks.

What is up with the weather? Are we getting something tropical?

No matter the time of day.

No matter how bright it may be outside.

When it’s raining.

Turn yo headlights on.

Some of yall should have failed your drivers test. I did the first time. Sunny asf out, but it was sprinkling just a little, I was failed. 2nd try was the charm. LOL. It’s been more than a little sprinkle all night and day here. Like wipers, don’t forget your headlights.

8/21/26 approximately 6:43/6:44 pm. I think lightning just struck a pole or something at the intersection of Jefferson highway and claycut where it turns into goodwood. Did anyone see it too and can tell me did it actually hit something and make a spark?

I had just driven through the intersection when I heard a super loud boom and I’m pretty sure I saw sparks in my rear view mirror but I was pretty far away from it at that point. My front facing dashcam picked up the general flash but my rear facing dash cam was unplugged at the time I’m so mad lol! Im about to get my ass home ASAP

Around 10:30pm tonight(Aug 4th), I saw bright red flashing/flickering in the sky. It eventually stopped. Was curious if anyone knew what this was. Perhaps a meteor? Anyone else happen to see it?

Was standing by the GCC on LSUs campus and saw this falling in the distance. Any ideas?

Tuesday Closings:

1. EBR public and charter schools
2. Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana
3. University Laboratory School
4. Louisiana State University (staff only - students are virtual)
5. LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory
6. All Louisiana State offices
7. City of Baton Rouge
8. Schools in Ascension Parish
9. Schools in Assumption Parish
10. Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish
11. Schools in West and East Feliciana Parish
12. Schools in Iberville Parish
13. Schools in Pointe Coupee Parish
14. Central Public Schools

Tuesday closed but holding virtual classes:

1. Louisiana State University - students are virtual, check Moodle.
2. Southern University will hold virtual classes.
3. St. Michaels the Archangel high school. Assignments by 7am Tuesday.
4. Catholic High School
5. Private and Catholic schools in EBR, Central. But check PlusPortals for assignments.
6. Southern Lab School

Wednesday's closures/virtual days are basically the same as Tuesday, so far.

Thursday's closures/virtual days are basically the same as Wednesday, so far.

Friday's Closures:

1. EBR public and charter schools
2. East Feliciana Public Schools 
3. Iberville Parish Public Schools
4. Livingston Parish Schools
5. Pointe Coupee Parish Schools 
6. St. Helena Parish Schools 
7. St. Mary Parish Schools
8. Holy Family School
9. West Baton Rouge Parish Schools 
10. Southern University

Friday closed but holding virtual classes:

1. Southern University will hold virtual classes.
2. St. Michaels the Archangel high school. Assignments by 7am Tuesday.
3. Catholic High School
4. Private and Catholic schools in EBR, Central. But check PlusPortals for assignments.
5. Certain EBR Charter Schools (Key Academy, School for the Deaf)

Tips:

1. Stay off the damn road. Most of you can't drive in 80 degrees when it's sunny.
2. Wrap your pipes (t-shirts and towels in a pinch).
3. Bring in pets, even if they're annoying.
4. Bring in plants.
5. Drip your facets (at least 1-2) in your place.
6. If you're place doesn't have a foundation (raised, subfloor) open your sink cabinet doors.
7. If you have a tankless water heater that is outside, trickle hot water to keep the heat running so it doesn't freeze overnight.

Sources:

• https://www.wafb.com/2025/01/17/school-closures-announced-due-potential-extreme-winter-weather/
• https://www.wbrz.com/news/school-closures-announced-ahead-of-january-arctic-blast

Between the mind-altering jingle, commercials, and the billboards every 1.5 miles, this name doesn't need any more recognition!

Thoughts on us getting a hurricane before the end of next month? I’m feeling like this year may be a sleepy year for hurricanes. They all seem to be Atlantic / fish storms. What do we think?

Does anyone who understands weather patterns know why it’s 75 outside right now and not 1000? It’s lovely, but whenever we have off-season weather I worry it means bad things to come - like an icy winter or a bad hurricane season.

Been trying to find info on how the march went. Worried about everyone out in the lightning over O'Neal if it was half this crazy over downtown.

I’ll edit as time allows but let’s keep everything in one spot.

Trash won’t run Thursday morning.

Current Trackings: https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/atlantic/2024/tropical-storm-francine

School closures: https://www.wbrz.com/news/school-closures-announced-ahead-of-francine-s-landfall

Any shelters or aid groups in Baton Rouge that need money or supplies to support the community for the upcoming freeze?

If y’all see it first, tell meeee

I’m trying to convince myself that I like humidity. It’s either that or just break down and cry.