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Patchy morning fog clears to sunny, warm days with highs near 77°F. Nightly sea fog may affect coastal commutes through Thursday.
Dense fog reduced visibility across New Orleans Saturday morning; skies clear to mostly sunny with highs near 75F.
Fog and a few morning storms could slow Friday's commute. Skies clear by afternoon with highs near 77°F.
Cloudy, muggy start with highs near 76°F and a chance of late-night showers. Small-craft caution overnight; a warm, mostly dry stretch follows.
Warm midweek sun with breezy afternoons; Small Craft Advisories persist and rain is likely late Thursday night into Friday.
Clear and crisp Tuesday morning with a Freeze Warning through 9 AM. Highs near 63°F today; mid‑ and upper‑70s return later in the week with a slight chance of rain late Thursday.
I‑12 was closed near Lacombe as crews battled woods fires and dense smoke. Officials issued a dense-smoke advisory and urged drivers to avoid the corridor.
Gusty north winds and a Red Flag Warning hit New Orleans Sunday; secure outdoor items and avoid burning. Expect gusts up to 40 mph and hazardous marine conditions.
A Red Flag Warning covered several Baton Rouge–area parishes Saturday as forecasters warned low humidity and gusty winds could make fires spread rapidly. Officials urged no outdoor burning.
A boil water advisory affects parts of Belle Chasse after a contractor damaged a 16-inch main; expect low pressure while crews repair and test the system.
Patchy fog Saturday morning with a slight midday storm chance. A sharp cool‑down and gusty north winds arrive Sunday into early next week.
A Verite News analysis of city data found lead in roughly 60% of participating homes, renewing pressure on the Sewerage & Water Board to speed costly pipe replacements.
New Orleans forecast includes patchy fog, sunny skies, gentle breezes, with chances of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend, followed by clear, sunny weather and cooler temperatures.
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