Ian Beck

Jul 8, 2024 | kalb.com | Jake Lambright |Ian Beck |Kaylee Whittaker

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Beryl made landfall this morning near Matagorda, TX as a category 1 hurricane. The eye of the storm will stay just to the west of Cenla, putting us at risk for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and even the potential for a few tornadoes. Monday and Monday night are when the greatest impacts will be felt in Cenla. The SPC has upgraded the severe threat for our northwestern parishes in their overnight update.

Jun 27, 2024 | kalb.com | Ian Beck

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - SYNOPSIS: We will see a slight break from the intense heat as we end the work week. Showers yesterday contributed to a much needed drop in afternoon temperatures and we are not seeing any heat advisories across the region today. As we head into the weekend, an intense upper level ridge will build up across the southern US, returning those hot conditions. THIS AFTERNOON... Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with scattered showers and storms (20%).

Jun 2, 2024 | kalb.com | Jake Lambright |Ian Beck |Kaylee Whittaker

UNION HILL, La. (KALB) - The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has concluded their storm survey in Rapides Parish, LA, confirming an EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday night’s storms. The tornado traveled approximately 4.18 miles during its 6 minute stint on the ground. The tornado reached a width of 50 yards and produced peak wind speeds of 100 mph. No injuries or fatalities were reported.