BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Most of us welcome fall for its cooler temperatures, drier air, and cozy sweaters. But in Louisiana, autumn also means something less comforting as hurricane season continues through the end of November. For many residents, the season brings lingering stress as late-season storms remain a real possibility.

Autumn officially begins Monday, Sept. 22, with the autumnal equinox, ushering in shorter days and temperatures that swing between warm and cool.

Peak hurricane season as fall starts

Studies show that after major storms, Gulf Coast residents frequently experience post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. That’s hardly surprising when you consider the toll these disasters have taken, after more than half of New Orleans’ population lost their h

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