Louisiana residents are on high alert for flash flooding, as forecasters predict heavy rainfall from showers and thunderstorms could bring several inches of rain over the next 24 hours.

Discover how The Atchafalaya Basin protects Louisiana's coast from hurricanes. In the Atchafalaya Basin—the largest river swamp in the U.S.—ancient cypress trees act as natural barriers ...

A dense fog advisory was issued for early Tuesday in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, indicating reduced ...

Swamp tours are a popular activity for any visit to Louisiana. In addition to alligators, Louisiana's swamps and bayous offer a chance to see bears, beavers, foxes, nutrias and racoons ...

(via PBS Terra) In the Atchafalaya Basin—the largest river swamp in the U.S.—ancient cypress trees act as natural barriers against hurricanes and extreme weather. Spanning a million acres, these ...