Further increases in high-tide flooding projected over the next 30 years threaten U.S. coastal communities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). By 2030, rising sea levels could increase the annual national median frequency rate to 15 days. By 2050, that rate could reach 25 to 75 days a year, depending on the …
Fog Causes Crash Near I-10/310 Split
Foggy roads are a major cause of accidents near the coast of Louisiana. Yesterday was a case in point. If you were out on the roads yesterday, you couldn’t help but notice the heavy fog blanketing the area. WGNO reported that I-10 West was a mess yesterday during morning rush hour as you left New …
Rising River Levels Make Levee Repairs Difficult
The levees around the spillways are vital for flood control, but they are not permanent. They get worn down over time by water, but that process can speed up if people drive on them. The Advocate reports on a levee that is starting to slide in the Atchafalaya Basin. The west levee is starting to …