The four corners of Louisiana – from Shreveport to Monroe and Lake Charles to New Orleans – were preparing Sunday for an unprecedented winter storm.

Gov. Jeff Landry issued a State of Emergency Saturday in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared a State of Emergency Saturday afternoon, January 18, because of the threat for winter weather.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a “state of emergency” order Saturday ahead of a nasty winter storm that's expected to hit Louisiana this week. Landry’s declaration unlocks direct state assistance to support operational measures at the parish level.