How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina

Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.

Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods

Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.

Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005

On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.

MN weather: A few showers and rumbles Friday
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A few stray showers and rumbles are possible on Friday ahead of a mild holiday weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.

Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk

A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.

MN weather: Thursday forecast update
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for Aug. 28, 2025.

MN weather: Pleasant sunshine for Thursday
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Dense fog lifts throughout the morning on Thursday, leading to a pleasant and sunny afternoon. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.

Minnesota weather forecast using emojis
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A FOX 9 fan, Henry the meteorologist, who is 9 years old, created a seven-day forecast using emojis. Here it is.

Minnesota weather: Seasonable day with a patchy evening rumble chance

After a pleasant day on Wednesday, spotty late-day showers and rumbles are possible in the Twin Cities metro and southern Minnesota.

MN weather: Pleasant, then patchy late-day rumbles
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Patchy evening rumbles are possible in the Twin Cites metro on Wednesday. FOX 9's Cody Matz has your forecast.

FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster

Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.