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Today will be much better with temperatures this afternoon beginning in the 50s and climbing into the low 60s for highs. Evening parades will be in the 50s falling to the 40s. We don't expect rain today.

>> Continue reading: Much Better For Parades

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As of 8pm, Rain over the southshore should start tapering off. Rain may continue north of the lake for a few more hours. Chilly overnight lows for Saturday morning in the 40s.

Rain may still be around through the morning hours and ending around noon Saturday. Cool highs in the mid 50s in the afternoon and drier. Dry and chilly for the evening parades.

Dry for Sunday's parades.

>> Continue reading: Rain Slowly Moving Out

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There is a batch of rain coming this afternoon with some rain and maybe some wind and lightning. This rain may be out of here before the parades start. There is still a 30% chance for parades and chilly weather in the 40s.

Rain likely overnight and Saturday morning. Hopefully rain will be over around noon Saturday.

Dry for parades Sunday.

>> Continue reading: Wet Parades Tonight?

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Visibilities have improved so the Dense Fog Advisory has been lifted. Mostly cloudy today and cool with a chance for a few afternoon showres. Highs in the upper 50s.

>> Continue reading: Dense Fog Advisory Canceled

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A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9am south of the lake for low visibilities. Allow extra time if you have to be out driving overnight and for morning commute.

>> Continue reading: Dense Fog Advisory Until 9am South of Lake

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The NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter will be at Lakefront Airport on Sunday from 12- 4 p.m. for the public to view - free of charge. Then on Monday, Jan. 21st the NOAA aircraft will be joined by the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve, and their WC-130J aircraft and crew. This will also be at the Lakefront Airport and free and open to the public. Visitors are invi...

>> Continue reading: Hurricane Hunter coming Sunday & Monday

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Rain done for now with the exception of maybe a sprinkle left over. Flash Flood Watch has been canceled. We still have a Coastal Flood Watch until 9pm and Wind Advisory until 9pm.

Dry for Thursday and still cool. Lows north of the lake upper 30s to low 40s and 40s south of the lake. Highs in the upper 50s to around 60.

Friday another low may skirt our coast, but may stay south enough for only a 40% chance for rain. >> Continue reading: Rain Done, Still some Watches

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A strong Gulf Low will be impacting the Gulf Coast and Greater New Orleans over the next 24 hours. This means plenty of rain, with a 1-2" of rain. This will also be accompanied by gale force winds along the coast. A coastal flood watch extends from Waveland, MS to Port Fourchon, LA for tides to run 2-3' above normal. Some minor flooding may occur outside the protected levee area.

A Flash Flood Watch in effect through Wednesday afte...

>> Continue reading: Wet & Windy Wednesday

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A nice day today and one more coming for Tuesday with a few more clouds. A big storm system will come out of the Gulf and bring an ugly day on Wednesday with the threat of wind and thunderstorms with chilly temperatures.

A light freeze or frost again overnight north of the lake. South of the lake upper 30s to low 40s. Highs on Tuesday upper 50s to near 60.

An 80% chance for rain or thunderstorms on Wednesday.

>> Continue reading: Nice, but a Storm is Coming

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Rain threat just about over. Cool and breezy for today. See Detailed Forecast for more....

>> Continue reading: Nice Sunday

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There will be a public stargaze at Bayou Segnette Park on Saturday January 12th, from 6 to 9 PM. This event is being hosted by the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society.
Bayou Segnette State Park (7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego)
For more information: 504-736-7155
Admission is $1 per person (park admission)

This event is weather permitting.

>> Continue reading: Public Stargazing Event Saturday Night

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A great day today. A coolish weekend still to come.

The chance for rain on Saturday is lowered to 10% as upper energy travels across the area. The area of low pressure expected to develop in the Gulf may not develop or if it does will be far enough south. Lows Saturday morning north of the lake 34-39 and south of the lake 42-47. Highs 61-66.

10% chance for light rain Saturday night and Sunday morning. Lows north o...

>> Continue reading: Weekend Weather

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At 7pm, the tornado watch was allowed to expire. Rain extends from Hancock county to central Jefferson parish to Terrebonne.

Turning chilly overnight with lows Friday morning in the mid 40s north of the lake and upper 40s to low 50s south of the lake. Dry and cool for Friday in the upper 50s to low 60s.

>> Continue reading: Tornado Watch Expires

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At 4:45pm, the line of thunderstorms extends from Angie to Covington to Laplace to Morgan City. This line will take the next 2-3 hours to move through SE Louisiana. Heavy downpours, frequent Lightning, small hail, and possible tornadoes may move through with this line. The Tornado Watch continues until 7pm.

>> Continue reading: Line of Storms Moving In

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A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8am Thursday morning. Visibilities will be low overnight through Thursday morning. Allow extra time.

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Cool weather this afternoon is temporary because it will warm up tomorrow ahead of the next front, then cool down for a while after Thursday.

Small chance for light rain rest of this Wednesday afternoon & evening & overnight. Lows in the low to mid 60s.

Thursday's highs back up into the mid 70s with a 60% chance for more showers or thunderstorms.

Dry and cool again for Friday and cooler over the weekend with...

>> Continue reading: Another Front Coming

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A line of thunderstorms will move through the area during the overnight hours. Chance for thunderstorms 50% from Pearl River County through St Tammany and the southshore.

Some thunderstorms were severe Tuesday evening in Northern Tangipahoa and Washington parish. No reports of damage.

>> Continue reading: Thunderstorms moving through

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A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 10pm for Washington parish, Pike and Walthall counties. Heavy thunderstorms are moving over the northshore parishes.

>> Continue reading: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severe thunderstorm warning until 9:15pm for St Helena and northern Tangipahoa parishes. Also for Pike and Amite counties in MS. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the northshore during the next 2 hours.

>> Continue reading: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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A 40% chance for a few showers or thunderstorms the rest of this Tuesday afternoon then after 8 or 9pm the chance increases to 50% for scattered showers or thunderstorms with a front coming through briefly.

The front will move back to the north during the day Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon will still have a 20-30% chance for light rain or drizzle with highs in the upper 60s.

A stronger front will come on Thursday with...

>> Continue reading: A couple of fronts

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Very mild air in the mid to upper 70s this Monday afternoon will only fall into the 60s during the evening hours. Any chance for rain this evening will only be 10%.

Overnight lows only in the low to mid 60s with some fog possible, but it will remain breezy and that may help fog to not be a widespread problem.

Tuesday's rain chance increasing in the afternoon & evening to 40% with highs around in mid to upper 70s.

>> Continue reading: Still Mild

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OK, warmer weather for the weekend.

Today's temps are reaching the lower 60s. Tonight's lows will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s with a bit of a breeze.

Saturday will have a 20% chance for rain and highs in the lower 70s.

Sunday will start with upper 50s to lower 60s and highs in the mid 70s. Rain chance at 20% again. Breezy conditions will continue through Tuesday of next week.

Next big rain chanc...

>> Continue reading: Getting Warmer

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After lower 20s north this morning and upper 20s in the city, our highs today will be in the 40s.
A slow warm up to begin tomorrow after the morning lows. It will still be cold, but not as cold. Lows north of the lake around 30 with a light freeze and mid to upper 30s south of the lake. Highs on Friday will be in the 50s with a 10% chance for light rain or drizzle.

Highs Saturday will be in the upper 60s and then lower 70s on S...

>> Continue reading: A Warm up to Come!

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Chilly 40s this afternoon with sunshine. A freeze tonight North & West of the Lake again, but not as cold.

Highs on Friday in the 50s as a warm up takes place. See Detailed Forecast for more.

>> Continue reading: Cold Tonight But Not As Cold

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One more hard freeze tonight North & West of lake and MS counties. Freeze warning south of the lake.

Protect pipes again north, west, and MS counties again.

Lows expected to be in the upper teens to low 20s north of the lake. upper 20s south of the lake.

Highs again on Thursday will be in the 40s, then a slow warm up will take place.

20s & 30s Friday morning, but highs will be in the 50s.

The we...

>> Continue reading: One more Hard Freeze

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Hard Freeze North & West of Lake including River Parishes tonight and tomorrow night. Wrap all exposed pipes, cover plants, and take care of pets and people. South of the lake in the city, a light to moderate freeze both nights. Pipes should be ok on southshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Care for pets, plants, and people. The main concern for pipes is for temperatures below 28 degrees for 4 hours or more.

A Hard Freeze means temperatu...

>> Continue reading: Hard Freeze North & West & East of Lake

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