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Clouds and Ghosts Floating In

3:02 PM Tue, Oct 31, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

The clouds have been streaming in from the west and southwest today. This will continue tonight, with a 10% chance for a shower. On Halloween, there may be some ghosts and spirits floating in too.......

The evening will be mild and muggy, with evening temps in the low 70s. Because of the humidity, the mosquitoes will be out, so spray the kids down with repellent before going trick-or-treating. Remember that the sun sets at 5:15pm...so ...



Spooky Halloween Forecast

2:08 PM Mon, Oct 30, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

For all the ghosts, goblins and ghouls who will be trick or treating Halloween night, the forecast looks like it will cooperate. During the day Tuesday, we'll see partly cloudy skies, with only a 10% chance for a shower. That evening, the sun sets around 5:15, so remember the flashlights for safety if you plan on being out after dark. Temperatures should be in the 70s with a light south breeze. Overnight lows Tuesday night will be 65 south of ...



What Temperature is Cool? Comfortable?

6:52 PM Sun, Oct 29, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

How the temperature feels to the average person depends on several different factors, including whether you're standing in direct sunlight, the measure of humidity, wind speed and direction, and of course, the amount of clothing you're wearing.

In New Orleans, the biggest factor is humidity, which can make it extremely uncomfortable in the summertime. In the winter, humidity can also make it feel colder, because the water molecules in...



Daylight Saving Time

7:32 PM Sat, Oct 28, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

It's time to turn back the clock one hour tonight, to observe daylight saving time.

Sunday Sunrise: 6:13 am
Sunday Sunset: 5:16pm

In 2007, federal law changes the dates we set our clocks forward and back in the hopes of conserving energy. Daylight saving time will begin on the second Sunday in March, instead of the first Sunday in April. It will end on the first Sunday in November instead of the last Sunday in October. >> Continue reading: Daylight Saving Time



Gorgeous Saturday/Chilly Overnight

1:33 PM Sat, Oct 28, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

Lots of sunshine and breezy conditions prevail this Saturday. Afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 60's.

For events tonight, it will be a little chilly, with evening temperatures in the low 60's, dropping to low 50's in overnight hours south of the lake, 40's north of the lake.

If you're headed out, you may want to bring a coat for yourself and the kids.

River Warnings are still in effect on the northshore, refer...



River Flood Warnings

9:38 PM Fri, Oct 27, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo


With as much as 6-8" of rain to our north Friday morning, River Flood Warnings have been issued for several rivers north of the lake. See River Warnings

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Tornado Reports

8:52 PM Fri, Oct 27, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo

..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..

0440 AM TORNADO GREENWELL SPRING 30.58N 90.99W
10/27/2006 EAST BATON ROUGE LA NWS STORM SURVEY

BASED ON GROUND SURVEY AND OTHER REPORTS A F1 TORNADO
TOUCHED DOWN ON AN INTERMITTENT PA...



Friday Evening Forecast

3:28 PM Fri, Oct 27, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

The skies have calmed down this afternoon, and as of 3:30pm, the rain had exited most of SE LA except for extreme southern Plaquemines parish. Light rain/drizzle will remain through the early evening, and then the clouds will start to dissipate. North of the lake, the sun was beginning to peak through this afternoon.

For football games tonight, pack a light windbreaker, because winds will begin to pick up behind the front. Rain will no...



Storm Reports from This Morning

11:25 AM Fri, Oct 27, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

A line of strong/severe storms moved through SE LA this morning, leaving some damage behind. Here is a list of some reports we have received through the day.

0440 AM TORNADO GREENWELL SPRING 30.58N 90.99W
10/27/2006 EAST BATON ROUGE LA NWS STORM SURVEY

BASED ON GROUND SURVEY AND OTHER REPORTS A F1 TORNADO
TOUCHED DOWN ON AN INTERMITTENT PATH FROM NEAR CENTRAL TO
3 MILE...



Tornado Watch

6:40 AM Fri, Oct 27, 2006 |

A tornado watch is in effect for SE Louisiana until noon today. Expect strong winds... hail... lightning and the possiblity of tornadoes.

People living in trailers are urged to move to a sturdier structure when severe thunderstorms approach.

A line of severe thunderstorms is moving into Terrebonne Parish... moving into the Houma area in the next 15 to 30 minutes. Damaging winds are possible with this storm.

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Tornado Warning

5:56 AM Fri, Oct 27, 2006 |

A tornado warning is in effect for Tangipahoa Parish in Southeast Lousiana until 6:45am. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is located SE of Kentwood Louisiana moving NE at 40 miles per hour.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

5:16 AM Fri, Oct 27, 2006 |

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for St. Helena Parish including the city of Greensburg.... moving northeast at about 40 miles per hour until 6 am.

Expect heavy rain and the possibility of damaging winds.

Showers and storms are expected to move through the entire area by late Friday afternoon.

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Flash Flood Watch

3:59 PM Thu, Oct 26, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo


A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Ascension, Livingston, St Helena, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes through Friday morning. The Baton Rouge area is also included. Mississippi counties are Amite, Pike, Walthall, and Wilkinson. Widespread rain of 2-3" is anticipated with some places picking up heavier amounts overnight and Friday morning. There is also a slight risk of strong to severe thunderstorms overnight and Friday morn...



Light Rain on Northshore

1:52 PM Thu, Oct 26, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

Light rain has begun falling north of Lake Ponchartrain. Livingston,Tangipahoa, Washington and St. Tammany parishes are seeing the most right now. Look for rainfall totals up to 0.50" through the afternoon, with the heaviest rain staying north in Southern Mississippi.

Rain will spread southward tonight, with metro New Orleans seeing some rain too. The on/off rain should stay through the night, with a line of strong/severe storms movi...



Wet Weather Expected......

7:26 AM Thu, Oct 26, 2006 |

Another strong system is developing across the southern plains and will be heading towards our area today and Friday. Lots of moisture will lead to scattered showers today, with more showers and storms likely into Friday morning into Friday early afternoon.

Windy and warm conditions today through Friday, with clearing skies Friday evening into Saturday morning. Temperatures will cool down for the weekend, with highs in the 70's, and ...



Cloudy Skies Today, Rain On the Way

2:03 PM Wed, Oct 25, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

The residual moisture from a Pacific Ocean tropical storm is travelling over Texas and creating cloudy skies for us today. As the moisture increases over the next few days, we see the clouds, and then eventually the rain by Friday. All of this is ahead of a cold front set to move through late in the day Friday. Look for clearing skies Saturday and Sunday.

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Weather Changes.....

8:21 AM Wed, Oct 25, 2006 |

Clouds are already moving back into the area this morning, along with a few light rain showers in parts of SW Miss.

Expect additional changes overnight with humidity coming back along with a better chance for rain Thursday through Friday morning. The best chance for rain and storms will be Thursday night into Friday morning with the approach of the next strong cold front. There will be some strong and severe storms possible, with s...



Cold Weather = New Record

2:37 PM Tue, Oct 24, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

A little cold snap last night left us with a new record low for Armstrong Int'l Airport.
The record before this morning was 48 in 1996. This morning, we reached 46 degrees. The record at Audubon Park was not compromised...we only got down to 50 there.

Look for warmer weather today and tomorrow, with Thursday and Friday being rather rainy. Nice cool weather joins us again for the weekend.

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Warming Trend.....

8:16 AM Tue, Oct 24, 2006 |

After breaking a record low of 48 at Armstrong International, mild temperatures will return today, with a warming through the next few days.

Thursday will be wet with the next system moving through, with a cold front clearing things out just in time for the weekend.

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Record Cold Possible Overnight

3:19 PM Mon, Oct 23, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo

Record lows possible for Tuesday morning. Lows are expected to drop to the 40's south of the lake and upper 30's north of the lake. Jackets will be needed for Tuesday morning.

Records for Tuesday morning:
Kenner 48
Audubon 44
Baton Rouge 37

A nice Tuesday afternoon coming up with more sunshine and highs in the lower 70's.

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Chilly Start Gives Way to Warmer Week Ahead.....

6:54 AM Mon, Oct 23, 2006 |

Chilly temperatures will make for a very fall-like day ahead, with highs staying in the 60's. Overnight, near record lows possible tonight, with temperatures ranging from the upper 30's north to upper 40's south of the lake.

For the rest of the week, temperatures will moderate into the 70's Tuesday and Wednesday, with another system moving through Thursday producing showers and storms Thursday afternoon.

Offshore, winds and se...



Can you feel the cool northerly winds?

11:25 AM Sun, Oct 22, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

Winds will pick up this afternoon, making for a chilly night. The skies will begin to clear this afternoon, but we'll continue to see high level clouds spilling in with that surface high pressure system.

But, Monday and Tuesday night, you'll really feel those chilly October weather. Temps will be in the 40's north of the lake Monday, Tuesday and even possibly Wednesday at locations north of the lake.

Also, mariners need to be ...



First Rain... Then More Cool Air

4:26 PM Sat, Oct 21, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

Light to moderate rainfall continues to move through parts of the metro area and coastal parishes. There is another round of showers and thunderstorms moving through St. Helena, Livingston, Tangipahoa and parts of St. Tammany parishes... although most of the heavy rain is to the north and west.

Cold front is still expected to move through overnight, producing a chance for showers and thunderstorms through the morning hours, especially ...



Wet Weekend?

5:42 PM Fri, Oct 20, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo


Well it looks like rain chances go up on Saturday now. A warm front will move back north and may bring a 20% chance for a morning shower along the coast and 50% chance for scattered showers or thunderstorms during the afternoon & evening. Highs will be in the upper 70's.

Saturday night/early Sunday morning will bring our next front with a 60% chance for showers or thunderstorms..some may be heavy.

Sunday will see a 50%...



More Weekend Changes.....

5:45 AM Fri, Oct 20, 2006 |

After a nice start to the weekend today, look for more changes late Saturday and into Sunday, with the approach of the next system.

Clouds will move in, along with a slight chance for a shower late Saturday afternoon. The significant chance for rain will come Sunday morning.

Clear and cooler for Monday and Tuesday, with another threat for rain by Wednesday.

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Drier & Cooler Air on the way

9:55 PM Thu, Oct 19, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo

The front has passed and slightly cooler and drier air will move in for Friday. A nice fall day with morning lows in the upper 50's north of the lake around low 60's south of the lake. Highs in the lower 70's.

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3pm Update

2:53 PM Thu, Oct 19, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo


The line of thunderstorms has cleared the Mississippi Coast and extends east of Delacroix to Myrtle Grove to Cut Off to near Cocodrie. No other severe weather has been reported since the wind damage in Pearl River county around mid day.

Light to moderate rain continues behind the line from Pearl River county to St Tammany parish to the River Parishes.

Clearing skies will occur overnight with cooler temperatures in the m...



Storms Moving Away

1:47 PM Thu, Oct 19, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo


A 2pm, the line of thunderstorms has cleared the northshore and is located in New Orleans to to Houma. The Tornado watch is no longer in effect north of the lake. There may still be brief heavy rain and strong gusty winds from New Orleans to the coast for the next hour.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued from Jackson county MS eastward through Alabama.

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Line of Strong Storms headed to Metro

12:10 PM Thu, Oct 19, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

A line of strong storms is headed to the Metro area, including Kenner, Metairie and New Orleans. This line is capable of producing strong winds up to 50 mph, brief heavy rain, and a slight possibility of small hail. Look for weather conditions rapidly deteriorating over the next hour, with the approach of the line of storms.

Once the rough weather has passed through the area, skies should begin to clear, and north winds will bring in c...



Severe Weather Threat Today

7:16 AM Thu, Oct 19, 2006 |

A Tornado Watch is in effect for parishes north and west of the lake, as well as parts of SW Mississippi until 2pm. Conditions are favorable for severe weather, especially this afternoon for SE LA.

With the approach of our next cold front, them storms will be developing and moving closer to our area throughout the day.

Once this cold front moves through later this evening, breezy and cooler conditions will move in, with ...



A Few Strong Storms

1:56 PM Wed, Oct 18, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

A couple of strong storms have developed today in the river parishes. The most activity is from LaPlace to near Gramercy along I-10. Some heavy rain, gusty winds up to 40 mph, and some localized street flooding is possible.


Another cluster of storms is around the Baton Rouge area, moving Northeast. These storms could also produce rain up to 2" an hour.

Scattered showers and storms will affect SE LA tonight and tomorrow,...



Changing Weather.....

8:31 AM Wed, Oct 18, 2006 |

Expect changes to continue in our weather leading into the weekend. Warm and humid conditions today, with some showers around. Storms will begin developing overnight and into Thursday, with strong storms possible with gusty winds and heavy rain.

Good changes come by Friday, with highs in the 70's and lows in the 50's and 60's Saturday morning.

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Near Record Highs?

2:02 PM Tue, Oct 17, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

With the severe weather threat over for SE LA, we look ahead to an unseasonably hot autumn day on Wednesday. With winds out of the southwest, look for the mercury to climb to near 90 for afternoon highs. We could possibly break the previous records at both the airport in Kenner and at Audubon Park. Current record for both locations is 88.

Another front will bring rain and a chance for strong/severe storms into the area Thursday, with c...



Severe Threat Over for Tuesday

9:28 AM Tue, Oct 17, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo

The threat for Severe Thunderstorms is over for today. A small chance for a lingering morning shower with warm afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80's.

Mostly dry and hot for Wednesday. Another system brings the rain chances up again for Thursday.

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TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 2AM

3:02 PM Mon, Oct 16, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

A Tornado watch has been issued for areas north of Lake Ponchartrain. The threat for severe weather will include strong winds, heavy rain, and brief tornadoes. Rain is expected overnight, and again tomorrow morning, with isolated severe thunderstorms a possibility.

Parishes/Counties under the Watch:
Ascension Parish
Livingston Parish
St. Helena Parish
St. Tammany Parish
Tangipahoa Parish
Washington P...



Stormy Start to the Week.....

8:49 AM Mon, Oct 16, 2006 |

After a very active morning with numerous tornado warnings, the active weather has moved to our east for now. A TORNADO WATCH will be in effect until 1pm, possibly being extended later into the afternoon.

There will be another threat for active weather later today associated with a strong system, currently in Texas, expected to move into our area later today.

By tomorrow afternoon, we will be begin to clear out, with summer-li...



Heavy Rain Possible

12:56 PM Sun, Oct 15, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

Right now... at about 1pm on Sunday... light to moderate rain has already started moving in off the coast into Terrebonne, Lafourche, Lower Jefferson and Lower Plaquemines parishes.

Most of the rain today will be light. This evening, expect locally heavy rainfall and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms developing, mainly along coastal areas.

Precipitation totals in the next 24 hours could range from 1/2" to 2.0".

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Rainy Sunday... Heavy Rain Possible...

8:32 PM Sat, Oct 14, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

There's a pretty good chance for rain Sunday night as tropical moisture begins to feed into the region from the western Gulf of Mexico.

Your start to Sunday should be nice with partly cloudy skies, lower humidities and temperatures in the 70s. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 70s.

Sunday afternoon and evening rain showers will begin to affect Southeastern Lousiana. Locally heavy rainfall is possible Sunday night into Monday...



Rain Totals for Oct. 13, Friday Night Forecast

4:38 PM Fri, Oct 13, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

Ahead of the front, we saw quite a good shower or two around SE LA. Most of the rain fell in the early morning hours, and we saw mostly cloudy skies after that. Cooler weather was filtering from the North tonight, so this evening will be chilly if you are planning to be outdoors! Don't forget that sweater or stadium blanket if you're headed to a Fri Night football game!

Rain from Today:
Audubon Park: .45 ...



Changing Weather......

5:56 AM Fri, Oct 13, 2006 |

Many changes will be taking place through the next several days, from temperatures some 10 degrees below normal today, to near 10 degrees above normal by next week.

Rain will be very prominent along the south shore this morning, while the north shore will see only spotty showers. Most of the rain will end by midday. Temperatures today will be in the lower 70's, followed 50's and 60's overnight.

The weekend will offer warming ...



Cooler Weather on the Way......

8:48 AM Thu, Oct 12, 2006 |

After the first cold front moved through yesterday, cooling those temperatures this morning, expect a bigger cool-down by Friday.

Today offers more near seasonable weather with temperatures in the low to mid 80's under mainly partly cloudy skies.

Overnight, expect the winds to pick up with the approach of the next cold front, with Friday's temperatures being held to around 70, with windy and mostly cloudy conditions.

A ...



Changing Weather......

7:16 AM Wed, Oct 11, 2006 |

Expect many changes over the next few days, as a brief winter outbreak is expected by the end of the week.

Today, a breezy and warm day with some showers and storms through early this afternoon. Although a cold front will move through this afternoon, Thursday will hold much of the same with temperatures in the low to mid 80's.

Friday, a blast of cold air will arrive, with temperatures struggling to reach 70 Friday afternoon. ...



Columbus Day Weather

2:29 PM Mon, Oct 09, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

Did you notice that today was a bit warmer and more humid? Thanks to Southeast winds, the thermometer is rising this afternoon into the mid 80s, and the humidity is up as well.

Tomorrow we'll see one more day of sunshine and warm weather before a front enters the picture. Wednesday we have a 40% chance for rain, ahead of a front, and that rain chance goes up to 60% on Thursday. The front should move through on Thursday, bringing much c...



Workweek Forecast

7:42 PM Sun, Oct 08, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

A pleasant start to the workweek with partly cloudy skies and afternoon highs in the 80s. Although winds will begin shifting tomorrow to include more moisture in the lower levels of the atmosphere, no real change in the forecast is expected until Wednesday in advance of a strong cold front expected to move through Thursday. An artic blast of air behind the front will cool temperatures rapidly Thursday, strong winds are expected throughout the ...



Just a beautiful Saturday...

12:47 PM Sat, Oct 07, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

in October. Sunny and mild, afternoon highs in the upper 70s.

Dry air will be the rule for the weekend and beginning part of next week. Warm humid air will build in on Tuesday and Wednesday in advance of a strong cool front moving through Thursday that will bring storms and strong winds on Thursday and cool us down for next weekend!

LSU @ Florida on ch. 4 @ 2:30pm
Mostly sunny and warm in Gainesville: ...



Friday Night Forecast

3:27 PM Fri, Oct 06, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

The front is just now moving through SE LA, so the drier air is on the way. Tonight will be less humid, with clearing skies, and temps in the 70s. Light north winds will make the evening even more pleasant.

This weekend will be spectacular, with seasonable temperatures, light north winds, and less humidity. Enjoy the temps in the upper 70s and low 80s.

For those of you looking for rain, it looks like a good chance will move in...



A Front is Almost Here!

2:23 PM Thu, Oct 05, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

The surface map this afternoon is showing a front stretched across central Louisiana. Unfortunately, we'll still have the heat and humidity around for this afternoon, but tomorrow and the weekend is looking a little cooler. Highs Friday-Sunday in the mid 80s, and less humidity will make it feel even nicer.

The humidity returns next week, ahead of another cold front forecasted to move through.

Rain chances are scarce until then,...



Where is Fall????

7:52 AM Thu, Oct 05, 2006 |

A summer-like pattern will come to an end today, with a cold front moving into the area overnight.

The weekend will be great, with less humidity and more seasonable temperatures; highs in the mid 80's and lows in the 50's and 60's.

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Drier air for the Weekend

3:18 PM Wed, Oct 04, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

There is a little relief on the horizon...a front will bring slightly less humid air into SE Louisiana this weekend. Don't look for cooler weather...highs Saturday and Sunday will still be in the mid 80s, but dewpoints will be lower and it will feel drier.

Dewpoints and humidity values climb back up next week, ahead of another cold front. A return to upper 80 degree temperatures is forecast as well.

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Upper Level High Pressure

2:02 PM Tue, Oct 03, 2006 |
Carl Arredondo


A large upper level high pressure system is the reason we are so hot and dry. It isn't unusual to be dry this time of year. October is our driest month with roughly 3" as an average for the month. This large upper level high is causing the warmer than normal temperatures and keeping the cool air to our west and east. Hot, Hazy, and Humid conditions will continue this week. Some record highs are possible.

A weak cool front w...



HOT & DRY!

2:18 PM Mon, Oct 02, 2006 |
Laura Buchtel

Here we are in October, and we're feeling more like August! High temperatures the next few days will be in the low 90s, and the humidity will be back too. We will be close to record temps Tuesday-Friday. Our average high at Armstrong Int'l Airport is 84. The records for Tuesday and Wednesday are: Kenner 92, Audubon 93.
We could very well tie or break those in the next two days.

High pressure is the culprit behind the steamy condi...



Summer-Like Weather in October.......

8:19 AM Mon, Oct 02, 2006 |

Although our calenders are telling us its October, the weather the next several days will bring back memories of July and August.

No big weather systems expected through the week, so what we get today is what we will see the next several days.

We will be flirting with those record highs through the week with highs in the lower 90's.

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Patchy Dense Fog

11:12 PM Sun, Oct 01, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

As of 11pm, visibilities in Slidell down to 6 miles, patchy dense fog could develop overnight... and could affect morning commute.

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Sunday Forecast... Fog... Sat. Storm Reports

10:56 AM Sun, Oct 01, 2006 |
Dawn Brown

Partly cloudy, warm and humid! There is a slight chance for showers or thunderstorms developing this Sunday afternoon with daytime heating, although they will be isolated.

Otherwise, the other concern for your Monday morning commute is dense fog. We'll talk more about that later on today.

Very active weather on Saturday. A line of severe thunderstorms that developed west of Baton Rouge marched eastward through Livingston, St. H...