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Localized heavy rain risk Friday into the weekend in southeast Louisiana
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (147+ words) Rain coverage will be hit and miss through the weekend. Localized heavy rain possible with highs in the low 90s. Why so much rain today in southeast Louisiana?! A weak area of low pressure developed right along the Gulf Coast. With…...
Rainfall record at the New Orleans International airport
2+ day, 51+ min ago (95+ words) A new daily record rainfall was set today in Kenner A new daily record rainfall was set today at the New Orleans Armstrong International airport in Kenner. The record set today was 3.86in breaking the old record of 3.22in set back in…...
Live Map: Power outages reported after strong storms move over Metro New Orleans
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (144+ words) A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for portions of the Southshore as strong storms move over Metro New Orleans Thursday afternoon. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for New Orleans, Plaquemines Parish, and Jefferson Parish until 5 p.m. Strong storms…...
Tracking heavy rain and storms in southeast Louisiana today and this weekend
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (116+ words) Isolated flooding still possible in some spots with more rain chances coming A level 1 marginal risk of flooding continues for all locations today. A few showers and storms will be possible Friday, otherwise expect partly to mostly cloudy skies. A…...
Flash Flood Warning in effect for parts of New Orleans Metro through evening commute hours
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (96+ words) A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for portions of the Southshore as strong storms move over Metro New Orleans Thursday afternoon. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for New Orleans, Plaquemines Parish, and Jefferson Parish until 5 p.m. Between two…...
Scattered thunderstorms drift across Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi this morning
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (296+ words) Deep tropical moisture surging in from the Gulf of Mexico will keep widespread rain and muggy conditions across Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi, setting up a wet and active weather pattern heading into the weekend. An unsettled weather pattern will…...
Silver Alert: Missing New Orleans woman may be disoriented
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (103+ words) Louisiana State Police issued a silver alert for a missing woman in New Orleans. Louisiana State Police issued a Silver Alert for 66-year-old Lamenda Ancar, who may become disoriented because of a medical condition. Ancar was last seen around 9 a.m. Wednesday…...
More storms are in the forecast toward the end of the week in southeast Louisiana
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (119+ words) Rain chances will remain medium Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely for most of the day Thursday. A level 1 marginal risk of flooding is in effect for much of the area on Friday and Saturday. This means that heavy…...
NOPD announces arrests in connection with human trafficking investigation
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (68+ words) WDSU The New Orleans Police Department is holding a news conference Wednesday to address the results of a recent human trafficking operation. The NOPD said multiple victims were involved and will share how many arrests were made in the investigation....
New Orleans celebrates Sylvia Crier Day with parade and proclamations
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (223+ words) The New Orleans City Council has proclaimed Sept. 9 as Sylvia Crier Day, recognizing the 86-year-old educator for her decades of service at McDonogh 35 High School, other New Orleans schools and her influence on hundreds of students. Crier has worked in…...