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It's sun, then rain, then sun again this Saturday... and some spots didn't see a drop.

>> Continue reading: Weekend Rain

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Today will see spotty thunderstorms and any one could produce frequent lightning, gusty winds, brief heavy downpours, and possible funnel clouds.

Sunday will see a few more scattered showers or thunderstorms.

Highs will be in the low to mid 90's.

>> Continue reading: Rain chances increasing

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The atmosphere were are in now can produce funnel clouds and waterspouts. A waterspout was reported yesterday NW of the Kenner area over the Lake. Funnel clouds were reported at 1:45pm over the Kenner/Metairie area this afternoon.
30% chance for more thunderstorms this afternoon.

>> Continue reading: Funnel Clouds

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The weekend will fall in line with typical summer weather: hot and humid with spotty rain chances.

>> Continue reading: Holiday Weekend Weather

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Once again this afternoon, thunderstorm activity is spotty as some slightly drier air is moving in. Rain chances around 30% at best rest of today, Friday, and Saturday.

A front will get close Sunday through Wednesday and give better chances for afternoon thunderstorms.

>> Continue reading: Spotty T'Storms

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Rain chances the next few afternoons will be around our normal 30%. Highs in the upper 80's to low 90's. Again a reminder that any thunderstorm in the summer can produce strong gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.

>> Continue reading: Summer Heat & Humidity

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A mid and high level cloud deck didn't allow the heating needed for afternoon thunderstorms on Tuesday. A couple of late day thunderstorms did develop near Sun/Bush and around the Baton Rouge area.

Wednesday will see a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

>> Continue reading: Thunderstorms?

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Look for again showers & thunderstorms with heavy downpours for Tuesday & Wednesday again. Highs will be in upper 80's to low 90's.

This week is Lightning Safety week. See Lightning Safety

>> Continue reading: More T'Storms for Tuesday

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms will 'reign' the forecast over the next couple of days...

>> Continue reading: Stormy Weather... Lightning Safety

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With an upper low passing to the north of us over the Ohio River Valley, the chance of rain has increased today.

>> Continue reading: Better Chance of Rain...

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A mixture of sun and clouds today, but it's getting more humid outside...

>> Continue reading: Humidity Returns

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One more day Friday of "Not as Humid" conditions before humidity returns on Saturday. Rain chances return on Sunday. A lot of Tropical Moisture in Caribbean will move over us Monday & Tuesday with widespread rain/thunderstorms/heavy rain.

>> Continue reading: Humidity will return

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Dew points still around 70 degrees on Wednesday left it feeling still humid. Overnight and on Thursday the dew points will drop into the 60's so it will feel "Not as Humid". It won't last long because by the weekend, humidity will be back in full force.

>> Continue reading: Dew Points will start to Drop

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The dry front will actually move through SE LA tonight, bringing drier air for Thursday! Don't look for cooler weather, though, the afternoons will still be in the mid 90s.

>> Continue reading: Drier Air...But Still Hot!

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Severe thunderstorns continue over the southshore. The warning is until 7pm.

>> Continue reading: Severe Thunderstorms

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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for entire area until 9pm.

>> Continue reading: Severe Thunderstorm Watch

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As of 1:30pm, thunderstorms are located across SW Mississippi and northern Tangipahoa and Washington parishes. Scattered thunderstorms are still possible all over SE Louisiana this afternoon and evening.

>> Continue reading: Late Start to Thunderstorms

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Good rain chances start today, and linger through mid week. Keep that raincoat or umbrella handy!

>> Continue reading: Early Week Rain

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It's a warm one outside today with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. The heat index may reach triple digits in a few locations.

>> Continue reading: Keep Dad Cool!

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Some cloud cover and a little bit of a breeze out of the Southeast is helping us out with temperatures this weekend.

>> Continue reading: Father's Day Weekend

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The weather is shaping up nicely for Dad's Day, so make sure to take him outdoors and spend some quality time with him!

>> Continue reading: Weekend/Father's Day Forecast

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Again Isolated T'Storms expected and anyone of them can become strong or severe. Be prepared for small hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning, and brief heavy downpours.

>> Continue reading: Some T'Storms Expected Today

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After a day with several warnings, many reports of hail, and frequent lightning, wind damage occurred in Slidell on Airport Rd and in Covington. Unfortunately, a St Tammany Sheriff's Deputy was killed when a tree fell on his patrol car.

Thunderstorms on Thursday can become strong to severe again with hail and damaging winds.

>> Continue reading: Severe Thunderstorms Take a Toll

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Already some severe thunderstorms have developed. More expected today. Small hail in Marrero reported. Be prepared for hail, strong damaging winds, brief heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning.

>> Continue reading: More of the Same

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Already some severe thunderstorms have developed. More expected today. Small hail in Marrero reported. Be prepared for hail, strong damaging winds, brief heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning.

>> Continue reading: More of the Same

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As we heat up again this afternoon, strong to severe storms are a possibility.

>> Continue reading: Strong Storms Possible Again Today

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No record highs today, but again afternoon thunderstorms became strong to severe. Small hail reported in Biloxi and Galliano. Severe thunderstorm warning was issued for St Tammany parish which expired at 5:15pm.

>> Continue reading: No Records for Tuesday

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We have been mentioning the high heat indices each afternoon...but what is the heat index and how is it calculated?

>> Continue reading: What is the Heat Index?

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Today Armstrong Int'l reached 96 degrees for a new record high. Old record was 95 set in 1977. Audubon also had a new record high of 97 degrees. Old record was 96 also in 1977.

Records for Tuesday are 96 at Armstrong and 99 at Audubon.

>> Continue reading: New Record Highs

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The heating of the afternoon has brought isolated thunderstorms north of the lake and south of the lake. Heavy Downpours and lighting can be expected. See Pinpoint doppler on wwltv.com.

>> Continue reading: Isol'd T'Storms

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Temps will still be high today, with little rain chances to cool us off.

>> Continue reading: Monday Afternoon Heat!

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It was a warm day across SE Louisiana today... following is a list of highs across the area. No records today.

>> Continue reading: High Temps Sunday

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The heat advisory has been extended until Sunday at 7pm.

>> Continue reading: Hot Sunday!

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A line of thunderstorms is moving into Washington and St. Tammany parishes as of 4pm...

>> Continue reading: Strong Storms... Heat Advisory

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The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for SE Louisiana. Click on blog for more...

>> Continue reading: Heat Advisory

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A hot and humid weekend is on the way...complete with some afternoon thunderstorms as well.

>> Continue reading: Weekend Forecast

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The chance of rain is lower today, Tuesday, but we still have the possibility of isolated thunderstorms with heavy downpours...

>> Continue reading: Still a Chance for Rain...

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A Flash Flood Watch has been posted until 7pm tonight. Click for more info.

>> Continue reading: Flash Flood Watch

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An urban and small stream advisory has been issued for St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parish. Heavy thunderstorms will be rolling through the metro area...

>> Continue reading: Urban/Small Stream Advisory

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Expect more rain showers to develop throughout the day today and into tomorrow.

>> Continue reading: Rainy Monday

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The storms from this evening have ended...another calm night ahead for Southern Louisiana.

>> Continue reading: All Cleared Up Tonight

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A line of strong storms that developed in Texas has raced across Louisiana this afternoon, and is threatening SE LA this evening.

>> Continue reading: Storms Sunday Evening/T'Storm Watch

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Increasing chance of showers and more cloud cover for your Sunday forecast...

>> Continue reading: Today's Weather

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An upper level low moving across the central United States will move closer tomorrow, allowing for a greater chance of showers...

>> Continue reading: Sunday's Weather

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Less than 24 hours after being named, Barry has been downgraded to a tropical depression. Click on blog for more.

>> Continue reading: Short Lived Barry Downgraded

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One of our WeatherBug sites in Clearwater Beach, Florida is reporting 55 mile per hour wind gusts in Florida. No threat to Lousiana... click blog for more.

>> Continue reading: T.S. Barry... No Threat to LA

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Tropical Storm Barry forms in the SE Gulf of Mexico and will affect Florida. For more information go to our hurricane section on wwltv.com.

>> Continue reading: TS Barry Forms

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