In an era of high-tech radar, high-speed internet and aggressive weather coverage online and on television, it’s rare for anyone paying attention to be caught off-guard by a life-threatening storm. But one small East Texas town was hit by a life-threatening tornado Sunday without any advance notice – and there’s nothing to stop it from…
Lightning takes out NWS radar in Slidell
A lighting strike disabled the National Weather Service’s radar in Slidell at 4:53 p.m., forecasters said. The service’s Lake Charles office is backing up the Slidell office, which is also relying on radars at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and in Mobile, Ala. “Initial indications are the radar will be down for a…