the month of june is traditionally known for weddings, school vacations and the official start of summer. there's much to celebrate, but there's also something to prepare for: june 1 is the official start of the 2015 atlantic hurricane season.

power restoration for all customers who can take it should conclude by late tonight for those affected by monday's violent storms. restoration for the hard-hit sections of baton rouge and labadieville will extend to tomorrow.

power has been restored to the vast majority of customers affected by monday’s violent storms, and all customers outside of the hardest hit areas should have power restored by wednesday night.

some 180 linemen and support crews left at daybreak this morning, headed towards new orleans to help restore power to those left without in the wake of yesterday's devastating storms.

approximately 90 percent of louisiana customers should have power restored by tuesday night and nearly all others affected by monday's violent storms should have electricity restored by wednesday.

sunday night a line of severe thunderstorms produced high winds and large hail, causing severe damage to the electrical grid in acadia, calcasieu, cameron and jefferson davis parishes.