Strong northeast winds, late-day showers and coastal flooding concerns will shape Friday in New Orleans. Sunny skies return for a warmer weekend.

Fishermen in Venice back a plan to reroute Mississippi River sediment into vanishing Plaquemines Parish marshes, but the project still lacks most of its funding.

A coastal flood advisory is in effect from early Friday through Saturday evening for parts of Orleans Parish and nearby parishes, with minor flooding possible during high tides.