This aerial photo over Lake Charles showing blue tarps as far as the eye can see shockingly drives home how vulnerable the area is as they brace for Hurricane Delta.
Hurricane Delta is rapidly approaching the Louisiana coastline and many Louisiana residents are evacuating to the West. Congestion along I-10 has been extensive and you can see a live feed of the traffic here.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will be moving to remote classes starting at noon on Thursday, October 8. All classes on Friday, October 9th have been canceled ahead of Hurricane Delta.
A State of Emergency has been declared for St. Martin Parish ahead of Hurricane Delta. A voluntary evacuation order has been issued for lower St. Martin Parish.