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Clear, humid morning with highs near 90 and scattered afternoon storms possible. Heat index could top 100°F this weekend; heavier rain expected early next week.
Muggy morning and highs near 91°F today with heat‑index readings close to 100–105°F. Showers and localized flood risk increase early next week.
Sunny and sticky today with highs near 90°F. Heat index may top 100°F late week; rain chances rise this weekend.
Mostly sunny and muggy with highs near 89°F today. Heat indices could top 100°F later this week.
Drying trend begins Monday with highs near 88°F. Humidity keeps it muggy; rain chances are low.
Ladder 13 firefighters pushed a disabled car with elderly passengers through Slidell floodwaters as flash flooding hit the Northshore.
Warm, humid morning with scattered afternoon showers and a Coastal Flood Advisory for parts of the metro through 10 a.m. Expect localized ponding.
Cloudy and muggy Saturday with showers likely; heavy downpours and abnormally high tides could produce ponding on low-lying streets.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely today in New Orleans with gusty east winds and minor tidal flooding at high tide. Expect choppy coastal waters and slow commutes.
Breezy east winds and a Coastal Flood Advisory are in effect through Friday. Heavy showers and scattered storms are likely Friday into the weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely today in New Orleans; east winds and a Coastal Flood Advisory run through Friday. Expect gusts and minor tidal flooding on east-facing shores.
A new analysis of 307 U.S. hurricane landfalls since 1851 shows southeast Louisiana — from Lafourche to Plaquemines — has been hit far more often than most of the country.
An Impact Day was declared for New Orleans as heavy downpours and storms threaten the afternoon and evening commute. Local forecasters warn of street flooding and gusty winds.
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