Southeast Louisiana
Coverage of Southeast Louisiana in the Nexus archive.
- Roundup: Walmart pricing / Recovery from Arthur / Turner Industries
Walmart is reducing prices on thousands of items as part of its value-focused strategy amid grocery inflation concerns, with President Donald Trump praising the move. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans to southeast Louisiana residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur. Turner Industries was named 2026 Texas & Louisiana Contractor of the Year for its growth and expansion into advanced energy, life sciences, and nuclear manufacturing.
- 10 tornadoes confirmed during June 18-19 severe weather event
The National Weather Service in New Orleans confirmed 10 tornadoes during a June 18-19 severe weather event linked to Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants across southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi. The tornadoes were rated EF-0 or EF-1, with the strongest reaching 105 mph in St. Tammany Parish and Hancock County, Mississippi. No fatalities were reported.
- Three EF1 tornadoes from Arthur confirmed across Southeast Louisiana
The National Weather Service confirmed three EF1 tornadoes with peak winds of 90-95 mph touched down in Southeast Louisiana on Thursday, causing damage in Houma, Jefferson Parish (West and East Banks), and Orleans Parish. The storms were linked to remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, which had weakened to a post-tropical system before impacting the region.