July 2007 Archives

The heavy rain has ended. There is a 30% chance for spotty showers overnight. Again a repeat is expected for Wednesday with heavy downpours.

>> Continue reading: Rain Tapering Off Tonight

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At 4:45pm, heavy thunderstorms are moving into Jefferson & Orleans parishes in time for rush hour. Heavy downpours, gusty winds, and frequent lightning can be expected.

Heavier rainfall amounts as of 4pm, Audubon 1.88", Folsom 1.40", Hammond 1.32", Gramercy 1.06".

>> Continue reading: Heavy Thunderstorms

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TD #3 has been upgraded to T.S. Chantal as of 7:15 this morning. Max sustained winds are at 40 mph, and Chantal is still moving AWAY from the U.S. at 21 mph.

>> Continue reading: T.S. Chantal in Atlantic--No Threat to U.S.

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Tropical depression #3 is continuing its track to the NNE, away from land. It is forecast to become a weak tropical storm before becoming extratropical and moving into the Northern Atlantic. If it were to become a Tropical Storm, it would be Chantal.

>> Continue reading: TD #3, Possible TD #4 in Atlantic

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Tropical Depression #3 forms off the coast of North Carolina at 10pm and will not affect the U.S. It is located at 36.1N 66.0W or 270 miles NNW of Bermuda. TD #3 could become Tropical Storm Chantal in the morning before it becomes extra-tropical.

Another area east of the Windward Islands is showing signs of getting better organized. This too could become a Tropical Depression or a Tropical Storm. The next name on the list would be ...

>> Continue reading: TD #3 Forms off the U.S.

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Scat'd Thunderstorms Monday may continue into the night north of the lake. Thunderstorms are moving south into northern Tangipahoa and Washington parishes at 8pm.

See Pinpoint Doppler or MyRadar on wwltv.com

>> Continue reading: Scat'd T'Storms

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The chance of rain continues again this week...

>> Continue reading: More Weekday Showers...

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Thunderstorms are currently developing on the northshore... with one particularly heavy cell near Covington...

>> Continue reading: Northshore Activity...

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Thunderstorms are currently dumping some heavy rainfall over portions of River Ridge, Harahan... and stretching into Metairie and Uptown...

>> Continue reading: Metro Area Thunderstorm...

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Still a good chance for scattered showers and/or thunderstorms developing Sunday.

>> Continue reading: Sunday Showers

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Not a washout this weekend, but the chance for thunderstorms is still above average. Any thunderstorm today or Sunday can be heavy.

>> Continue reading: Scat'd T'Storm Weekend

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Rain is tapering off. Some rainfall amounts of 2" reported. Belle Chasse 2.01", Des Allemands 2.10", and Cut Off 2.02". Most rainfall amounts were from .50" to 1.50".

More rain expected over weekend. See Detailed Forecast.

>> Continue reading: Rain Tapering off Now

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As we transition to Friday afternoon, a complex of showers and embedded thunderstorms will continue to push Northward into the metro New Orleans area. Some heavy rain is likely, with locations picking up to 1.50" of rain. Localized street flooding is possible through the afternoon and evening hours.

>> Continue reading: Lots of Rain...Minor Street Flooding Possible

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A large area of tropical moisture is in the Gulf of Mexico. No development is expected due to strong upper level winds. It will continue to spread moisture inland and keep our rain chances high.

60% for Friday & Saturday with some heavy downpours possible.

>> Continue reading: Tropical Moisture

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Spotty thunderstorms still expected overnight. Rain chances increase on Thursday to 50%.

Lots of tropical moisture in the gulf shows no signs of organization at this time.

>> Continue reading: Spotty T'Storms

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A large thunderstorm complex is over parts of lakefront through N.O. East eastward to Slidell. Heavy downpours possible with frequent lighting.

Rain chances will go up rest of the week.

>> Continue reading: Storms in Metro Area

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With the return of the moisture/humidity, rain chances will continue to go up this week.

>> Continue reading: Rain Chances Going Up!!

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Still not that humid today, but tomorrow the dreaded humidity will return. There are a few thunderstorms in Mississippi this afternoon.

Rain chances for Tuesday will be 30% with highs in the lower 90's.

>> Continue reading: Humidity will return

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Although... it's still hot. Temperatures will reach the low 90s today. But, we are dealing with less humidity.

>> Continue reading: Pretty Nice Sunday...

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Thunderstorms providing heavy rain... and the possibility of strong winds moving into the metro area.

>> Continue reading: Thunderstorm Moving into Metro Area

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This very moist air mass is finally going to be pushed South... into the Gulf of Mexico tomorrow...

>> Continue reading: Something's Gotta Give

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Isolated showers or thunderstorms this evening with low rain chances for Sunday. Still HOT.

>> Continue reading: Drier Air

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This hot and humid air mass is finally going to be pushed South... into the Gulf of Mexico tomorrow...

>> Continue reading: Something's Gotta' Give!

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With the weekend upon us, we'll have a split forecast. Saturday could be stormy, with Sunday's rain chances going down, and dry air spilling in.

>> Continue reading: Weekend Rain Chances/Drier Air?

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Numerous calls about waterspouts & funnel clouds over the Lake & parts of N.O. East. No reports of any damage.

>> Continue reading: Waterspouts & Funnel Clouds

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Not much thunderstorm activity today, but with that the heat returned. Rain chances for Thursday will again be below normal 20-30% with highs in the low to mid 90's.

See your Detailed Forecast for more.

>> Continue reading: A Chance to Dry Out

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Rain is moving out of SE Louisiana for today. There will be fewer thunderstorms around for Wednesday with rain chance at 30%. Hot with highs in the low 90's.

>> Continue reading: Rain moving out

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The flood watch was cancelled yesterday, but the potential for some isolated heavy rain remains today. A heavy area of rain was moving into the metro area this morning, so look for 1-1.50" rain through the morning hours.

>> Continue reading: Heavy Rain Still Possible Today

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As of 3:45pm, the Flood Watch has been canceled for our area. Rain chances overnight 40% and 60% for Tuesday.

>> Continue reading: Flood Watch Canceled

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Because of the potential for heavy rain Monday, a Flood Watch has been issued for the entire region through this afternoon.

>> Continue reading: FLOOD WATCH/Heavy Rain Monday

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With saturated soils and more rain on the way... the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for SE Louisiana.

>> Continue reading: Flood Watch 'til Monday PM

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Still a chance for spotty showers this evening... click on the blog headline for some rain totals for today.

>> Continue reading: Storm Totals

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You woke up to showers this morning... don't expect much of a break!

>> Continue reading: Soggy Sunday

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Strong thunderstorms roll through the area... Showers will continue tonight and into tomorrow.

>> Continue reading: Strong Thunderstorms...

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Severe thunderstorms did damage and produced hail on Friday the 13th. Hail reported near Kiln and Latimer Ms. Trees blown down near Franklinton and Poplarville.

More strong to severe thunderstorms possible for weekend. See Detailed Forecast and keep up with Pinpoint Doppler & MyRadar on wwltv.com.

>> Continue reading: Active Weather

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Until 7:15pm for SE Washington parish, St Tammany parish, and SW Pearl River county for heavy rain possibly causing street flooding.

Severe thunderstorm warning for St John parish until 5:30pm

>> Continue reading: Urban Flood Advisory

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Spotty Thunderstorms have been strong to severe this afternoon. A few warnings were issued. Still more possible until after sunset. Heavy rain with some of the slower moving thunderstorms may cause street flooding.

>> Continue reading: Spotty Strong/Severe T'Storms

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A few strong to severe storms are capable of producing lots of lightning, strong gusty winds, and even hail this afternoon.

>> Continue reading: A Few Severe Storms Possible Today

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Heat Index for Wednesday was up to 106 degrees at Audubon Park. Highs were in the low to mid 90's today with very few thunderstorms.

More of the same for Thursday. Mid 90's with a 20% chance for isolated thunderstorms.

See Detailed Forecast for more information.

>> Continue reading: Hot Hot Hot

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Look for a repeat of Tuesday's weather. Spotty afternoon thunderstorms with plenty of heat. Low to mid 90's with the heat index 100-110. Take it slow with outdoor activities.

>> Continue reading: Spotty T'Storms

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A Severe Thunderstorm warning was issued for Tangipahoa parish this afternoon. Trees were blown down on Sibley Road in Independence.

A rainbow was reported over the city at 6pm this evening.

Spotty T'Storms will return for Wednesday & Thursday afternoons.

>> Continue reading: Spotty T'Storms

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Not much change for Tuesday! Hot & Humid with a few afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Rain chances for the next 4 days, 30-40%.

See Detailed Forecast for more information.

>> Continue reading: More of the Same

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Although we had a few thunderstorms on the northshore cooling temperatures off this afternoon, most of the area saw temperatures in the 90s today.

>> Continue reading: Hot, Humid & Small Chance for Rain

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