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June 2008
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May 2008 ArchivesTropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed over the far western Caribbean Sea. At 1 PM, it was located at 18.3 N latitude, 88.6 W longitude or about 50 miles NNW of Belize City and about 185 miles SW of Cozumel, Mexico. The good news is that steering currents and high pressure over the Gulf South off to the north are forcing Arthur off to the WNW at 8 MPH. With this track the storm ...
The committee issues a list of potential names for tropical cyclones every six years and for 2013, Dean, Felix, and Noel have been replaced with Do...
Little to no rain chance through Weekend with large upper high over us. Rain chances are less than 10% so we are not really including the chance. There may be one shower or thunderstorm popping up, but not enough to warrant a 10%. Highs will be in the 90 to lower 90 degree range. ...FIRST TROPICAL STORM OF THE 2008 EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC SEASON Tropical depression forms near Costa Rica MIAMI (AP) -- The National Hurricane Center says a tropical
Another hot and humid one today with highs reaching the upper 80s to around 90 this afternoon. Rain and thunderstorm chances are down to 20% today, with only one or two thunderstorms expected. If your plans take you outside today, don't forget the sunscreen, as the UV Index is 9 - Very High. ...An isolated thunderstorm rumbled through portions of the metro area at around 6pm tonight... that activity is gone. However, a line of thunderstorms that developed over Southern Mississippi is now head to the Southwest in the general direction of St. Tammany Parish. Expect isolated showers and thunderstorms to roll through Slidell at about 9pm, then there is the possibility that some of these showers could continue across the lake, although it... Boy... dewpoints climbed to 77 degrees this afternoon. It's hot & humid outside. Meteorologists talk about the dewpoint a lot here in SE Lousiana... mainly because it gives us a lot of information. It's not that important to the viewer with the exception that when it climbs above 65 degrees in the afternoon, generally most people feel uncomfortable. It's harder for the body to cool down, because the amount of moisture in the air doesn't allow ... A summer like weekend with a few afternoon thunderstorms and plenty of humidity. Saturday & Sunday: Clouds & sunshine, hot, and humid with a 10% chance for isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Lows mid 70s and highs around 91, but it may feel like upper 90s. Memorial Day: A 20% chance for spotty afternoon thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s and highs around 87, but it may feel like mid 90s. ...A hot and humid Memorial Day weekend ahead... with more sunshine today and temperatures around 90 degrees. There is a 30% chance for isolated afternoon thunderstorms developing. 2 day rainfall totals:
These amounts up to 10pm
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Temperatures warmed to the low 80s across the area today, expect upper 80s Monday. A warm, Southwesterly wind will bring hot, dry area to the region tomorrow. Another study has been published in regard to global warming and hurricanes. This study argues against the increase in the number of hurricanes, but argues the hurricanes that develop could be stronger. Study says global warming not worsening hurricanes... Gorgeous end to the weekend with lower humidity, and mostly sunny skies. Expect afternoon temperatures to warm to the mid 80s. Enjoy! The less humid conditions will last through Tuesday before we ramp up the heat and humidity in advance of another storm system rolling through on Friday. ...Clouds continue to filter into the region from the South and West, associated with another storm system digging into the Southwestern United States. It's not a very strong system, but because it is sending clouds in our direction, there is the possibility of some light rain across parts of the area tonight. A cooler day on tap with highs in the upper 70s, a nice break for the middle of May in SE Louisiana. Some cloud cover will linger ... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR Rain continues this afternoon, mainly from a line from Slidell to Laplace and southward. This should be around through early evening then start to move out. Slightly cooler overnight with lows north of the lake in the mid to upper 50s and south of the lake in the low to mid 60s. Sunday will see clouds & sunshine also with... Another round of rain and storms will move through this morning into the afternoon. Moisture streaming up from the Gulf of Mexico is moving inland, and providing very heavy rainfall. Rainfall rates have been up to 3" per hour in some spots. Several areas south of Lake Ponchartrain will see some street flooding this morning, so map your route carefully and don't try to cross flooded streets. The rain will clear up late tonight, with sunshine an...
The Tornado Watch that had been in effect for the entire area has now been reduced to only Hancock and Pearl River Counties through 3 PM this afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch remains is in effect through this evening for the entire area. If the atmosphere has not been stabilized by this initial round of morning thunderstorms, it is possible another round of strong thunderstorms could devleop this afternoon. We'll keep you updated. ...We are facing severe thunderstorms this morning, as a complex of heavy rain moves into SE LA and Mississippi. A tornado watch is in effect for all of SE LA until 11am, as there is potential for hail, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes. There is also a flash flood watch in effect for all of SE LA for the heavy rain threat. Some areas may get another 2-4" of rainfall on top of the rain from last night. Keep a watchful eye on the storms today, ... A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday evening for areas north and west of the lake. Rainfall amount of 4-6" have fallen with more expected Thursday. A River Flood Warning is in effect for Bogue Falaya River .. FLOOD WARNING FOR This morning a complex of thunderstorms is hitting Shreveport and Monroe. Even though our Pinpoint Radar is quiet now, later today we could see some heavy showers and thunderstorms developing. We stand at a 50% chance today, diminishing overnight, and more storms developing Thursday. Keep your umbrella nearby, as a heavy downpour is a possibility this afternoon. ...
Rain chances increase to at least 60% on Thursday and some rain may be heavy. Rain chances lower to 40% Friday morning, then drier air moves in for the weekend. ...The Ozone Alert for today was canceled this afternoon. Conditions improved since the Alert was issued yesterday. Please take whatever voluntary steps you can to reduce emissions that Drive less. Carpool, walk and bike, combine errands and care for your car. Be sure your gas ... A great start to the workweek with less humid air, and temperatures barely hitting 80 today. Our normal high for May 12 is 84, so we'll be below that. And the record is 91 back in 2000...we won't be anywhere near that. Enjoy this dry, pleasant weather before the humidity and rain creeps back in by mid-week. ...The weather! Boy, it is turning out to be a beautiful day. The cold front swept through the area between 8 and 10am this morning, dropping the dewpoint from the mid 70s to the mid 50s. That's quite a difference. It was a very strong cold front which caused severe weather across much of the Central Plains and Southeastern States. However, by the time it reached SE Lousiana, the front didn't support much in the way of rainfall. I did exp... No records Saturday, although it was another hot & humid one outside today. New Orleans International Airport warmed up to 88 degrees. The record for today is 90 degrees set in 2002. Early Sunday morning, I do except some isolated thunderstorms ahead of a cold front to sweep through the area. Although these thunderstorms are not expected to produce heavy rainfall, there is the possibility that on the northshore we may experience some d...
After a warm and muggy day in the 80's Thursday, big-time heat and humidity are on the way for Friday and Saturday. With typical highs for this time of year around 85, we'll be running a good 5 degrees or so above average with highs reaching around 90 on both Friday and Saturday. By the way, records at both Audubon and Louis Armstrong International are in the low 90's both days, so those could be in jeopardy. There's only a slight chance of...
Rain chances low Wednesday at 10% with mid 80s. 20% Thursday with mid to upper 80s Friday and Saturday highs around 90 with humid conditions and rain chance at 10%. Mother's Day 40% chance for a few thunderstorms with highs in the upper 80s. ...It's one of those days where you have to dream up something to do outdoors, even if it's just taking a walk. High pressure at the surface and in the upper levels of the atmosphere will dominate our forecast over the next several days. The high is positioned to our North, which allows for less humid conditions as continental air is pushed into our region. The high will shift East eventually and the winds will shift to the Southe... High pressure at the surface will dominate the forecast over the next several days. Expect less humid conditions, but it will still warm up to the low 80s. As far as the storm system that swept through last night and this morning. Here's a list of the damage reported: Sunshine is breaking through the this midday... as a line of heavy rain and thunderstorms pushes off of coastal Louisiana. Today, we will start to see clearing skies and temperatures in the 70s. Cool tonight with temperatures in the 50s north of the lake, 60s south. Last night, the northshore got pounded with heavy thunderstorms that would not let up in areas such as Folsom, Loranger and a line from Livingston to Washington Parish. >> Continue reading: The Sun is Out! A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the southshore parishes only. This has been whittled down from the entire area earlier on this morning. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the possible development of tornadoes. This watch lasts through 11 AM Saturday morning. ...We are watching a line of severe storms to the Northwest this morning. Right now a tornado watch is in effect until 11am for the potential for rotating storms within this strong line. Heavy rain is also a threat, so a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Northshore parishes through around 10am. This rain will move into the Southshore later this morning, and flooding rain along with gusty winds are a good possibility. ...
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 8:30pm for N Livingston, NW St Tammany, central Tangipahoa, and SW Washington parishes for 3-6" of rainfall which has fallen and ad... Here's the good news. A cold front is approaching this Jazz Fest weekend. That means Sunday could be rain free and less humid. The bad news: Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon could be wet once again. (Here's a picture from last Saturday's flooding rain event. Photo Courtesy Dave Martin, Associated Press)
A front may take longer to move through so there is also a 30% chance for spotty show... Jazz Fest resumes again today, to humid conditions and warm afternoon temperatures in the mid 80s this afternoon. Rain is not expected today, with only a 10% chance across SE LA. I wish I could say the same for the weekend; however, rain chances are going up Friday and Saturday to 50%, with some heavy rain showers possible. With the ground still saturated, it won't take much to get mud again...so be prepared. Happy May 1st! Hopefully ... |
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