Carl Arredondo: June 2008 Archives
9:54 PM Thu, Jun 26, 2008 | Permalink
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NWF's annual Great American Backyard Campout is this Saturday, June 28th! It doesn't matter if you camp in your own yard, at a community campsite, or out in the wilderness, getting outside and unplugged is a great way to connect with nature. Help spread the word and share these camping tips in your forecast!
#1. Decide Where You're Camping
You can go on a traditional camping trip or simply ...
2:37 PM Wed, Jun 25, 2008 | Permalink
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We have had some severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon. Golfball size hail was reported in Kiln, MS.
The threat of more thunderstorms continues the rest of this week and any one could become severe with small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
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8:26 PM Tue, Jun 24, 2008 | Permalink
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As mentioned before, it doesn't matter how low the rain chance is, any thunderstorm can become strong when we have heat in the low to mid 90s.
On Tuesday afternoon, a thunderstorm over Metaire and Uptown produced small hail. Reports of pea size hail in Old Metairie, Uptown at Carrolton & Claiborne, and Carrolton & St Charles. 1.8" of rain was reported at Old Metairie.
Showers & thunderstorms will be on the increase W...
6:43 PM Mon, Jun 23, 2008 | Permalink
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The Louisiana Department of environmental quality is forecasting an OZONE ACTION DAY for Tuesday, June 24 in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. John, St. Tammany and Plaquemines parishes. The weather conditions will be favorable for the formation of ozone.
The Air Quality Index indicates that ozone will be at the orange level, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Increasing ozone levels may cause unhealthy air qua...
3:02 PM Mon, Jun 23, 2008 | Permalink
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Even though rain chances today are running around 10%, there will still be isolated thunderstorms around. With the heat in the low to mid 90s, if a thunderstorm develops, it could become strong with frequent lightning and a heavy downpour.
Monday afternoon a strong thunderstorm has produced street flooding at Barataria & Cousins streets. Small hail was reported in Harvey and Marrero.
Rain chances will be around 20% on ...
8:00 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink
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Friday, June 20
The Summer Solstice occurs at 6:59 p.m. marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere; winter in the Southern Hemisphere. This is when the Sun reaches its farthest north in Earth's sky and begins its six-month return southward.
In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the longest day and shortest night of the year. The night of summer solstice is traditionally called Midsummer's Night, though...
10:17 AM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink
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Yesterday's heat added to the strength of thunderstorms causing them to become strong to severe.
Same expected today wtih low to mid 90s and spotty thunderstorms developing. Any one can become strong to severe.
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6:04 PM Tue, Jun 17, 2008 | Permalink
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Hot temperatures going into low to mid 90s aided in the strength of the thunderstorms. Flooding rains in St Charles parish and hail with some wind damage. Severe thunderstorms there and in Lafourche, Terrebonne, St John, and Plaquemines parishes today.
Same story expected for Wednesday.
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5:02 PM Mon, Jun 16, 2008 | Permalink
Carl Arredondo
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There were isolated thunderstorms around Monday and some were heavy with downpours and frequent lightning.
Spotty thunderstorms will again be around on Tuesday with rain chances around 30%. Again, this time of year, any thunderstorm can produce heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds.
Rain chances increases on Wednesday to 40% before some slightly drier air moves in for Thursday.
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8:57 PM Fri, Jun 13, 2008 | Permalink
Carl Arredondo
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A better chance for rain on Saturday at 60%. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy downpours. Highs will be in the upper 80s.
Father's day will have a 40% chance for a few scattered thunderstorms. Highs around 89.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads!
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5:23 PM Thu, Jun 12, 2008 | Permalink
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Plenty of moisture coming in from the Gulf of Mexico will increase rain chances over the next couple of days. Heavy tropical downpours can cause some street flooding Friday & Saturday over the area. Highs will be in the 80s.
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5:36 PM Wed, Jun 11, 2008 | Permalink
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It's that time of year again when any thunderstorm that develops can produce heavy downpours that can result in street flooding.
Rainfall amounts from Wednesday:
City Park Christian Brothers 3.16"
St Louis King of France 2.35"
WWL-TV 1.65"
Holy Name of Jesus School Uptown .83"
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3:21 PM Wed, Jun 11, 2008 | Permalink
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An Urban Flood Advisory is in effect until 5pm for Orleans parish. Heavy rain of 2-3" has fallen and more could cause street flooding. Street flooding has been reported at Read and Haynes Blvd this afternoon.
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2:56 PM Mon, Jun 09, 2008 | Permalink
Carl Arredondo
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Afternoon thunderstorms again popping up. Rain chance rest of this Tuesday afternoon 30%. Any thunderstorm can produce heavy downpours.
For Wednesday again around a 30% chance for thunderstorms with highs around 89.
For Thursday around a 40% chance for thunderstorms with highs around 88.
For Friday, 50% and highs around 87.
Rain chances increase Saturday & Sunday to 60%.
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