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Carl Arredondo: December 2007 Archives


Get Ready for a Colder New Year

2:45 PM Mon, Dec 31, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Midnight may be windy behind the front that is coming through. Midnight temps north mid 40s and south of the lake in the low 50s. Wind chills will be in the 30s & 40s. No Rain.

New Year's Day will be windy and cold. Lows north of the lake int he mid 30s with wind chills in the 20s. South of the lake in the low 40s with wind chill in the 30s. Highs in the mid 50s with wind chills in the 40s.

Wednesday and Thursday m...



Fog slow to go, but coming back

3:17 PM Fri, Dec 21, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Fog slow to burn off over some of the area. Fog will return this evening and overnight into Saturday morning. Lows will be cool 50s north of the lake around low 60s south.

Saturday afternoon will be very mild once the fog burns off with mid to upper 70s. Chance for rain 30% for spotty showers or thunderstorms. Chance for thunderstorms increases after 8pm with the next front coming overnight Saturday. Cooler air will fol...



Dense Fog Advisory Tonight/Friday Morning

9:39 PM Thu, Dec 20, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9am Friday for low visibilities. Allow yourself extra time Friday morning.

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Tornado Watch Expired

4:06 PM Thu, Dec 20, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


One Tormado warning issued today for Orleans parish. Wind damage reported in the Bywater area. Pinpoint Doppler estimated some winds in excess of 60-80 mph with the thunderstorms that moved through.

Clearing of the skies overnight with 50s for lows and patches of fog. Mild and dry for Friday with highs in the mid 70s.

See the Detailed Forecast for the Christmas Holiday.

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Still Threat for Severe Weather

2:06 PM Thu, Dec 20, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


The Tornado watch is being chipped away as of 2pm. Most of the area still under the watch until 4pm. Street flooding possible during the 2-4pm time frame as heavier showers & thunderstorms move across the area. Strong gusty winds also possible.

Drying out overnight with cool 50s and some patchy fog possible. Partly cloudy for Friday with highs in the low to mid 70s.

Very mild on Saturday with highs in the mid to uppe...



Severe Weather Threat

3:25 PM Wed, Dec 19, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Of Course Christmas weather forecast changes

Chance for fog overnight with a 30% chance for spotty showers or a thunderstorm. Lows mostly in the 60s.

Severe weather a possibility Thursday late morning through the afternoon hours. Main threat will be hail then strong damaging winds. Highs will be in the mid 70s.

Dry and mild for Friday. Morning fog and lows in the 50s. Highs in mid 70s.

Warmer for Sat...



Bye Bye Cool Weather for a few days.

2:26 PM Tue, Dec 18, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Overnight tonight some fog developing possibly mixed with drizzle. Cool overnight lows in the 50s.

Wednesday will have mostly cloudy skies and milder temperatures in the 70s. There will be a 30% chance for spotty showers or light rain.

A strong system on Thursday may bring a chance for severe thunderstorms. Better chances north of the lake and into SW Mississippi. Fog in the morning with 60s for lows and then 70s f...



Frost again Tuesday Morning then Warming

2:34 PM Mon, Dec 17, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


A cold start with some 20s north this morning and 30s & 40s south. Staying cool this afternoon and chilly this evening.

Overnight lows will drop into the mid 30s with frost north of the lake and 40s south of the lake. Temperatures for Tuesday afternoon still cool, but not as cool as today. Look for low 60s Tuesday.

Milder weather for Wednesday with 50s and patchy fog in the morning and low 70s in the afternoon.

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Just a taste today of the cool weather.

3:03 PM Fri, Dec 14, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Fog/drizzle forming tonight/Saturday morning with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s. Getting back to the 70s for Saturday with the humidity coming back. The chance for rain at 50% from Noon through 6 or 7pm. Chance for rain Saturday morning 20%.

Saturday evening and night will be turning windy and colder. Lows Sunday morning in upper 30s north of the lake and low 40s south with wind chills in 30s. Highs with sunshine will b...



Just a taste today of the cool weather.

3:03 PM Fri, Dec 14, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Fog/drizzle forming tonight/Saturday morning with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s. Getting back to the 70s for Saturday with the humidity coming back. The chance for rain at 50% from Noon through 6 or 7pm. Chance for rain Saturday morning 20%.

Saturday evening and night will be turning windy and colder. Lows Sunday morning in upper 30s north of the lake and low 40s south with wind chills in 30s. Highs with sunshine will b...



Just a taste today of the cool weather.

3:03 PM Fri, Dec 14, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Fog/drizzle forming tonight/Saturday morning with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s. Getting back to the 70s for Saturday with the humidity coming back. The chance for rain at 50% from Noon through 6 or 7pm. Chance for rain Saturday morning 20%.

Saturday evening and night will be turning windy and colder. Lows Sunday morning in upper 30s north of the lake and low 40s south with wind chills in 30s. Highs with sunshine will b...



1st Front Nearby

2:56 PM Thu, Dec 13, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

The front at 3pm is between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. A few showers are out there. It will be slightly cooler tonight with lows in the 50s, but still a 20% chance for light rain or drizzle.

For Friday, mostly cloudy and mild. Highs in the upper 60s and low 70s with at 20% chance for light rain or drizzle.

The stronger front will come through Saturday before 6pm. Fog in the morning and 20% chance for rain. 50%...



Colder Air Still Coming..Be Patient

2:20 PM Wed, Dec 12, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Fog expected to return overnight/Thursday morning with a 30% chance for spotty showers with a weak front coming. Temperatures will be lower Thursday, but still above normal. Lows in the low to mid 60s and highs in the low to mid 70s.

Friday's temperatures still lower, but again still above normal with a 20% chance for light rain or drizzle. Lows in the 50s north and around 60 south of the lake. Highs upper 60s to low 70s. >> Continue reading: Colder Air Still Coming..Be Patient



Cooler and Wetter Weather Coming

2:29 PM Tue, Dec 11, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

Fog expected to return tonight with muggy 60s for lows. Highs on Wednesday in the upper 70s to around 80 with a 20% chance for a shower.

A foggy start to Thursday with a 30% chance for spotty showers as a front moves through. Highs will be in the lower 70s.

Cooler for Friday with still a 30% chance for light rain or showers. Lows in the 50s and highs in the 60s.

A wet Saturday expected with an area of low pressure mo...



Sub Tropical Storm Olga Forms

8:37 PM Mon, Dec 10, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


At 9pm, Sub Tropical Storm Olga is located at 18.5N 65.3W or 55 miles east of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Olga is moving west at 15 mph with sustained winds of 40 mph. Some strengthening is still possible, but Olga is expected to become disorganized on Wednesday in the central Caribbean Sea. Olga is no threat to us along the Gulf Coast.

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Warm for a while longer/Tropics

3:02 PM Mon, Dec 10, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Still warm most of this week until a front comes late Thursday. Much cooler for Friday and Weekend.

Fog expected to form again this evening and overnight with muggy 60s. Highs around 80 on Tuesday with a 20% chance for a shower.

Same forecast for Wednesday.

40% chance for showers or thunderstorms on Thursday with highs in the 70s.

Cooler, breezy, and wet for Friday and Saturday.

The disturbance ...



Record Sunday/Topics?

4:45 PM Sun, Dec 09, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

A record high was tied Sunday at Armstrong Int'l at 82 degrees. Baton Rouge also tied a record high at 83 degrees. Isolated showers for Sunday will die out after sunset.

Fog could again form in some areas overnight with lows in the 60s and rain chance at 20%. Record highs again for Monday possible. Records are 81 at Kenner and 82 at Audubon. A 20% chance for rain continues on Monday.

No cooler air seen until Friday at th...



Record Highs Sunday?

9:25 AM Sun, Dec 09, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

We missed the record highs on Saturday by one at the Airport and by 2 at Audubon. Today we will be close again with a high of about 81. Records today 82 at the Airport and 83 at Audubon. It will remain humid for this time of year with a 20% chance for a shower.

Fog may again develop overnight tonight/Monday morning with near record highs again on Monday and a 20% chance for a shower.

Cooler air still not seen until the end...



Weekend Weather

2:10 PM Fri, Dec 07, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

There are a few isolated showers out there this Friday afternoon. Rain chances still 10-20% this evening. Fog is expected to develop late evening and overnight.

Muggy lows over the weekend in the 60s with fog. Highs on Saturday near record levels in low 80s. Highs on Sunday around 80.

It will be breezy this weekend with rain chances 20% both days.

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It Won't Feel Like the Holidays!

3:29 PM Thu, Dec 06, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Warmer Weather Coming

Hope you enjoyed today because the warmer muggier conditions are coming. There may be some fog tonight/Friday morning, but it may be more dense Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Lows tonight/Friday morning in the 50s with highs in the upper 70s on Friday.

Lows in the 60s over the weekend with patchy dense fog. 20% chance for showers both afternoons with breezy warm conditions. Highs near rec...



Warmer Weather To Come

3:25 PM Wed, Dec 05, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


Chilly for one more night with upper 30s to low 40s north of the lake and 40s to low 50s south of the lake. High with partly cloudy skies on Thursday in mid 60s.

Fog possible Friday morning with 50s for lows. Highs on Friday with a bit more humidity will be in the upper 70s. Rain chance 20%

Weekend has morning fog, breezy and warmer conditions. Rain chance 20% both afternoons. Near record highs on Saturday in low 80...



Not As Cold Tonight

1:52 PM Tue, Dec 04, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo


After freezing temperatures Tuesday morning north of the lake, it will still be cold tonight. Frost possible overnight with mid 30s north of the lake and 40s south of the lake.

Milder for Wednesday afternoon with sunshine in the upper 60s.

40s & 50s Thursday morning with highs around 70 and partly cloudy skies.

Friday through Weekend, the moisture returns. More muggy, breezy, and warmer with a 20% chance fo...



Freeze Warning Overnight

2:52 PM Mon, Dec 03, 2007 |
Carl Arredondo

FREEZE WARNING UNTIL 9AM TUESDAY

Freeze warning tonight north of the lake and MS counties. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 32 degrees so protect plants, pets, and people north of the lake. South of the lake lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40s, no freeze expected south of the lake.

With lots of sunshine, a cool Tuesday is on tap with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Not as cold Wednesday morning with...