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Weekend Forecast

3:14 PM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Morning fog possible both mornings, breezy both afternoons. Lows Saturday in 40s north of the lake and 50s south. Highs on Saturday in mid 70s.

Sunday's lows will be in 60s. Highs near record levels in low 80s. Rain chance Sunday at 20%.

Rain chance Sunday night to Monday morning at 40% with the next front that will bring back cooler air.

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End of 2007 Hurricane Season

11:09 AM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 |
Laura Buchtel

Today is the last day of the hurricane season. We had 14 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 intense hurricanes.

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Starting a Warming Trend

3:17 PM Thu, Nov 29, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Front came through a bit later than expected so fog hung around longer in the morning hours.

Drier air is moving in now. Chilly again overnight with 40s north of the lake around upper 40s to low 50s south of the lake. Highs will be in the upper 60s to near 70.

Breezy over the weekend and warmer. Morning fog each morning. Highs on Saturday in the mid 70s. Near record highs on Sunday in the low 80s and a 20% chance for rain....



2:42 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


A nice mild day this Wednesday afternoon. Another front coming overnight.

The front will come through dry around or before daybreak. Lows will be in the 40s north of the lake around low 50s south of the lake. Highs will be in the 60s for Thursday.

Not much change for Friday. Lows in the 40s with some 50s and highs in the upper 60s.

Warmer for the weekend. Saturday's high will be in the mid 70s and dry.

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Nice Fall Weather

3:05 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Partly cloudy for Wednesday and a bit milder with highs in the upper 60s.

Another front will come through early Thursday morning and cause the winds to pick up again. It will be a dry front and cool us down again. Lows Thursday mostly in 40s with highs in the low 60s.

A slow warm up will start Friday through the weekend. Rain chances return over the weekend.

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Continued Cool Weather

6:33 AM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 |
Laura Buchtel

40s are showing up this morning all over Louisiana! The chilly weather will continue today, with highs around 60. So, what does the rest of the week look like? Any more cold weather headed this way? Check the weather blog to find out.

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Dry Now!

3:08 PM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Dry weather for rest of week. Another front coming Thursday morning, but this one is expected to be a dry one.

Chilly 30s & 40s north of the lake tonight and 40s south of the lake will only get to low 60s Tuesday afternoon. Clouds & sunshine for Tuesday.

Wednesday again some 30s & 40s north of the lake and 40s south of the lake. Highs in the upper 60s and again clouds & sunshine.

Front coming Thursday mornin...



Front Moving In...

11:16 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

Back to the cooler weather for your Monday forecast as a strong cold front moves through the region. Sunday, we saw rain totals anywhere from 2 to 6 inches. (higher totals in coastal regions) In Buras, strong winds downed power poles around 6pm on Sunday evening. The line of stronger thunderstorms gradually moved East, exiting the region by midnight. Light showers may continue through the night ending by daybreak Monday.

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Tornado Watch

1:03 PM Sun, Nov 25, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

Currently, as of 1pm... I'm watching an area of thunderstorms just south of Terrebonne Bay and Timbalier Island. The area is showing signs of rotation as well as damaging winds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Boaters near Terrebonne Bay should seek safe harbor.

Otherwise, light to moderate and even heavy rainfall is falling across parts of Southeast Lousiana as a storm system propels itself across the forecast area in the next 12 hour...



Threat Diminishes Tonight...

10:44 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

A large plume of moisture in the Gulf of Mexico is remaining to the South of SE Louisiana this evening... so although we could see some isolated coastal thunderstorms overnight... and light showers overnight, it appears the threat for severe weather Saturday night has diminished. We are still watching for the possibility of some strong storms Sunday into Monday however.

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Warmer Air... Strong Thunderstorms

12:44 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

With warmer air entering the picture in the overnight hours, there is the possibility of some strong to severe thunderstorms between midnight tonight and Sunday morning. A warm front can't lead to enough instability to provide for isolated severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and strong winds. Temperatures will be in the mid 50s this afternoon, warming to the upper 50s overnight. Sunday highs will be in the 70s. Then a cold front moves thr...



Wet Weekend?/Herbert Saffir Dies

2:37 PM Fri, Nov 23, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Rain coming back to help with the Driest Nov. on Record.

Rain chances start to go up Saturday afternoon at 50% for showers. It will be another coolish day. 40s in the morning and only around 60 in the afternoon.

An area of low pressure and warm front will be moving towards SE Louisiana on Sunday. Temperatures will warm some as the front passes to our north. 60% chance for morning showers or thunderstorms then 60% in the aft...



Chilly For A Couple of Days

4:49 PM Thu, Nov 22, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Now that the cold front is here, chilly temperatures will persist. Some upper 30s to low 40s north of the lake and 40s south for overnight lows, but the winds will make it feel colder than that. Highs in the 50s for Friday, but still breezy feeling chilly.

Rain chances start to increase again on Saturday with chilly 40s in the morning and upper 50s to low 60s in the afternoon. Rain chances increase to 50% in the afternoon. >> Continue reading: Chilly For A Couple of Days



Light Drizzle...Cool Temps...Lots of Turkey!

10:50 AM Thu, Nov 22, 2007 |
Laura Buchtel

On this Thanksgiving, we're seeing some light drizzle this morning. The front is now through Louisiana, and temperatures are falling into the 50s. It is going to be windy and cool today...perfect for staying indoors, watching football, and of course eating lots of turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Channel 4 Weather Team!

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A Few T'Storms

11:03 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


The severe thunderstorm watch for part of the area has expired. There is still a 60% chance for scattered showers & thunderstorms ahead and along the front. Some downpours possible as winds pick up and it turns colder.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE WWLTV WEATHER TEAM

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch

5:29 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11pm for Tangipahoa, Ascension, Livingston, St Helena, and parishes west. New Orleans and south of the lake areas are not included in the Watch.

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Severe Thunderstorms

2:43 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


We have had warnings already for St Helena and Tangipahoa parishes and Pike county for severe thunderstorms. Still a possibility the rest of this afternoon for isolated severe thunderstorms.

40% chance for thunderstorms the rest of today..some could be strong or severe. 50% overnight and again some could be strong or severe. The front will be coming through between 3 and 6am and it will be turning windy and colder for Thank...



Fog Again Tonight

2:39 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Fog again could be a concern overnight and Wednesday morning. One more warm day before colder air comes back in.

A 40% chance for a few showers or thunderstorms on Wednesday with highs close to 80 again. A strong cold front will come through overnight Wednesday and early Thanksgiving morning with a 50% chance for thunderstorms..some may be heavy. Temperatures will be warmest after midnight before the front in the mid to upper...



Dense Fog Advisory

5:13 AM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 |
Laura Buchtel

A dense fog advisory has been issued for the Northshore and Coastal Mississippi through 9am. Visibilities have been down to 1/4 - 1/2 mile in some areas early this morning. Be cautious on your commute to work, especially if you encounter some patchy fog.

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Staying Warm, but not for Long

2:27 PM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Above normal Temps continue today, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Strong cold front expected late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning bring back cooler & windy conditions.

Some patchy fog possible tonight with lows in the 60s.

Clouds & Sunshine for Tuesday and a 20% chance for a shower. Highs 75-80.

Fog possible again Wednesday morning with lows in the 60s. Highs again 75-80 with a 20% chanc for a shower.

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Rain Still Coming...

12:27 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

The area of low pressure to our West stalled over Houston, dumping heavy over the Houston metro area. It's slowly making its way into SE Louisiana... expect scattered light to moderate rain this Sunday afternoon, and spotty showers Sunday night. Overnight lows near 60. The next cold front moves through Wednesday into Thursday.

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Rain Late Saturday Night

2:03 PM Sat, Nov 17, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

An area of low pressure is pulling moisture in from the south, allowing for the chance of heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms late Saturday night into Sunday morning. It looks like most of the rain will move into SE Louisiana after midnight Saturday. There is a chance of light rain on the northshore earlier Saturday evening. Heavy rain and overcast skies possible on Sunday.

60% chance for rain/t'storms for Saints/Texans in Houston. ...



Weekend Forecast/Football Forecast

3:08 PM Fri, Nov 16, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Not as cold tonight..lows in the 40s north of the lake and 40s/50s south of the lake. More clouds for Saturday with milder temperatures. Highs in the low to mid 70's.

Saturday night rain chances go up to 30%, then 40% for Sunday. Sunday's temperatures will start in 50s/60s and get to mid 70s.

Dry for LSU game. Temps at kickoff around 67. Cold start in Oxford with a low in upper 30s.

Rain possible for Tulane ...



Front is Here

1:29 PM Thu, Nov 15, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Fall is back, for a couple of days at least.
Cool & breezy for this Thursday afternoon with sunshine. Cool and breezy in evening with temperatures falling from 60s to 50s.

Winds will die down tonight leading to possible frost north of the lake with mid 30s expected. Chilly south of the lake with low to mid 40s.

Sunshine for Friday and mild 60s for highs.

More clouds with some sun on Saturday, but no rain....



Turning Cooler and Breezy

10:35 AM Thu, Nov 15, 2007 |
Laura Buchtel

The front is south of Louisiana now, and cooler air is drifting in behind it. It's a bit windy too, with gusts up to 30 mph.

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Last day of warm weather!

3:02 PM Wed, Nov 14, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Cold front coming after midnight tonight and will bring a chance for rain and cooler temperatures.

A 40% chance for showers and an isolated thunderstorm from 10pm to 6am. The front will pass through before 3am and it will become breezy and cooler in the morning. The high for the day Thursday will be temperatures right after midnight in the upper 60s. Wake up temps will be in the 50s with a breeze that may make it feel coole...



Dense Fog Thursday AM

4:47 AM Wed, Nov 14, 2007 |
Laura Buchtel

A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for all of SE LA and Coastal MS. Look for reduced visibilities this morning down to 1/4 mile at times. Allow some extra driving time on your way to work, especially across the Twin Span or the Causeway.

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Cooler Air Coming

2:11 PM Tue, Nov 13, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Warm for the rest of this Tuesday afternoon with a 20% chance for rain.

Fog again expected tonight and in the morning. Muggy lows in the 60s and warm highs in the low 80s with a 20% chance for rain on Wednesday.

A strong front comes through Thursday morning. Warmest temperatures may be early in the day. there is a 40% chance for rain or a thunderstorm Thursday morning.

A cold start Friday morning with lows in the...



Dense Fog This Morning...More for Wednesday?

11:30 AM Tue, Nov 13, 2007 |
Laura Buchtel

The Dense Fog Advisory has been cancelled for today, but light winds and ample moisture will lead to more fog developing tomorrow morning.

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Fall takes a short break...

2:38 PM Mon, Nov 12, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Warm today and the next 2 days then cool weather comes back...for at least one maybe two days..

Morning fog possible next 2 mornings with lows mostly in the 60s. Afternoon highs around 80 on Tuesday and 82 on Wednesday with 20% chance for a shower both afternoons.

A 50% chance for morning showers or thunderstorms Thursday morning with a stronger front that will bring back some cooler air for a short time.

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No Real Weather Maker 'til Friday

12:38 PM Sun, Nov 11, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

We have several storm systems traversing the country over the next several days... but they won't have much of an impact on our area until Friday. A large area of surface high pressure will maintain it's position across the Eastern Seaboard. Since we're on the west side of the high, winds wrapping around the high are bringing moisture back into the region from the Gulf of Mexico. That moisture is bringing in a 20 percent chance of light rain ...



Warm 7 Day Forecast

12:55 PM Sat, Nov 10, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

It's almost t-shirt and shorts weather for tailgating for the LSU and Tulane games this evening. I say almost... because even though we'll see temps in the upper 70s this afternoon, we might see a few light showers, and temps will cool during the game to low 60s by around 11pm tonight. Afternoon highs this week will once again flirt with 80 degrees by the middle of the week, before a front moves through Friday into Saturday. Click on the blog ...



Warmer Weekend/Football Forecast

3:08 PM Fri, Nov 09, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Cool weather is gone now. Moisture returns for the weekend. Morning fog is possible for the next few days with a 20% chance for a shower or two during the afternoons. Lows will be in the 50s and 60s and highs in the mid to upper 70s.

UTEP VS TULANE
70's before the game outside the dome and a 20% chance for a shower. 60s after the game.

LA TECH VS LSU
70s pregame with a 20% chance for a shower. Around 69...



Nice Veterans Day Weekend

11:18 AM Fri, Nov 09, 2007 |
Dawn Brown

For those of us saluting our veterans this weekend, it's going to be a nice one. There is a chance for a few sprinkles Saturday through Monday, but the chance remains around 10 percent. Expect more cloud cover Saturday and Sunday, and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.

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Warmer Weather

4:04 PM Thu, Nov 08, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


After mid 30s north of the lake Thursday morning and 40s south of the lake, temperatures got to the mid to upper 60s.

Not as cold for Friday morning with upper 30s to lower 40s north of the lake and upper 40s to lower 50s south of the lake. A bit more muggy in the afternoon with highs in the 70s.

Morning fog over the weekend with a 20% chance for a shower. Highs in the upper 70s to around 80.

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After Cold Start, Milder This Afternoon

4:11 AM Thu, Nov 08, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


With widespread 30s north of the lake this morning and 40s south of the lake, it will be milder this afternoon with mid to upper 60s.

Not as cold overnight tonight and even milder for Friday afternoon with mid 70s.

The muggies return for the weekend with a 20% chance for rain.

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Frost North of the Lake?

3:12 PM Wed, Nov 07, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

One more cold night before a warm up takes place. Frost is a possibility north of the lake overnight and Thursday morning. Lows will drop to the mid 30s north of the lake and mid 40s south of the lake. There will be much less wind so wind chills will not be a factor.

Sunshine for Thursday with highs a little milder in the mid to upper 60s.

Moisture returns for Friday and the weekend with more muggy conditions and a...



Frost Possible on Northshore Tonight

10:50 AM Wed, Nov 07, 2007 |
Laura Buchtel

With light winds expected tonight, and cold temperatures, frost is possible in some areas on the Northshore tonight and early tomorrow morning.

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Colder air is here.

1:55 PM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Find the heavier jackets and coats for the next couple of mornings.

Colder tonight with chills to talk about. When you wake up Wednesday morning, lows will be in the mid to upper 30s north of the lake and mid to upper 40s south of the lake. Wind chills will be in the 20s & 30s because of winds of 15-20 mph overnight.

Sunshine for Wednesday afternoon with highs in the lower 60s.

A little colder Thursday mornin...