 heat-related illnesses as well. That's Dr. Sunday Winder with the Louisiana Department of Health. A strong line of storms is moving through northwest Louisiana this afternoon, and much of the northern half of the state is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. The Monroe-Ruston area is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 3.15. A raging Cajuns legend has been named as the new head coach of the UL Lafayette softball team. Crowley native Allison Habits was a two-sport star.