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With the Mississippi River expected to crest at 16.5 feet on April 25, Louisiana officials are implementing flood prevention measures in New Orleans, St. Mary Parish, and beyond.

A new sea level rise projection shows much of coastal Louisiana—especially Vermilion Parish—at risk of being underwater within the next 25 years. See the map.

Much of Louisiana will be subject to a threat of severe storms and the potential for excessive rainfall as we move through the weekend.

These storms could bring up to a foot of rain as well as the threat of tornados, hail, and damaging winds.

Starting in the 2030s, NASA reports that the moon will begin its "wobble," a natural shift in its orbit.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service say much of Louisiana will be at risk for strong storms, flooding rains, and possible tornadoes on Thursday.

Texans know that rain and snow are made of the same stuff. But how much of one equals how much of the other? Will there be flooding when this melts?

Parts of Louisiana could see as much as half a foot of snow on Tuesday. How much would that be in "regular rain"? And will we have flooding when it melts?