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US delays rule on Gulf of Mexico whale protections by two years
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will delay by two years a final rule designating protections for the endangered ...
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Flood watch issued for most of south Louisiana as slow-moving disturbance heads for Gulf
A flood watch will go into effect for much of south Louisiana this week as a slow-moving low-pressure system heads toward the ...
Potential for tropical storm Dexter rises in Gulf of Mexico amid active hurricane season
Meanwhile, the latest outlook from Colorado State University still points to an above-average hurricane season, but with a slightly less aggressive forecast than earlier projections. The updated ...
Occidental Petroleum says Gulf of Mexico output hit by curtailments in Q2
U.S. shale producer Occidental Petroleum said on Monday its Gulf of Mexico production in the second quarter was curtailed due ...
Escambia County votes to rename Gulf of Mexico, prompting public opposition and debate
A split decision to recognize the renaming of the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'gulf of america,' passed this week by Escambia ...
Tropical downpours to soak Houston this week as Gulf wakes up. Here's what to know.
A tropical disturbance could form this week in the Gulf of Mexico and plentiful moisture will mean continued downpours for ...
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Hurricane forecasters tracking Gulf disturbance with low chance of formation
A disturbance hurricane forecasters were tracking Saturday in the Gulf of Mexico could bring heavy rains to the region next ...
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What's happening in the Gulf and what can Lafayette expect? See latest rain chances, timing.
Regardless of whether a tropical depression forms in the Gulf of Mexico this week, Lafayette and south Louisiana can expect ...