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We tried Trombone Shorty's Verti Marte poboy order
Verti Marte is well-known among New Orleans' late-night crowd thanks to its 24-hour deli counter. Why it matters: Trombone Shorty is in that number, and I tried out his favorite poboy at the unassuming French Quarter corner store. The intrigue: Last year, Shorty's bandmates told my colleague, Carlie Kollath Wells,...
Foggy mornings and increasing humidity
NEW ORLEANS — It’s been a wet 2024, as rainfall totals in some locations have been more than 10 inches above the average for the year. However, chances for rain will stay low for the next 5 to 7 days as we have very dry air in place at the upper level of the atmosphere. Moisture increase a bit by the end of the week, making it feel a little more humid, as high temperatures will stay near 90° through the weekend. Morning fog will be an issue for us, and the North Shore could be a bit foggy to start your Tuesday.
Summer is a great time to volunteer at an animal rescue; the pets need you more than ever.
As the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans, I know that this is the time of year when volunteers are hard to come by. School is ending, vacations are starting, and yet the need for help at animal shelters is still great. As a volunteer-based organization, ARNO could not...
Early summer moves in for the week
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A relatively uneventful week is on the way after all the storms and severe weather last week. A ridge is building over the northern Gulf in a pattern like what we would see through the middle of summer, and that is going to limit rain chances going forward.
WDSU's Shay O'Connor gives keynote speech at 8th ward school that was once her elementary
NEW ORLEANS — WDSU's Shay O'Connor gave a motivational keynote speech last Thursday at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary along Humanity Street during the school's eighth grade graduation. Shay attended Bethune when it was called Stuart R. Bradley Elementary. Just last year, Shay also gave a commencement speech at her...
Sunnier and drier conditions
NEW ORLEANS — Tonight's Forecast. It's a mostly clear night with temperatures in the upper 60s on the Northshore and low 70s on the Southshore. Winds will be light at 5-10 mph from the southwest. Fog is possible though, but mainly in the early morning. Tracking Fog. Dense fog...
RTA announces Summer 2024 Transit schedule changes
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Starting Sunday (May 19), the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will roll out its summer 2024 transit schedule. This update will bring minor timetable changes to some fixed-route bus services and mark the return of the 46-Rampart-Loyola Streetcar line, which has been out of operation since the Hard Rock Hotel collapse in October 2019.
Senior Shout-Outs: Featured graduates from May 19th
WDSU is proud of the accomplishments achieved by the Class of 2024. To send us a picture of your graduate, email seniorshoutouts@wdsu.com. Below are the graduating Seniors across Southeast, Louisiana who were featured on WDSU this week:. May 19th:. Kailyn Palmer, Hahnville High School. Laila Javery, Benjamin Franklin High School.
Unseasonably hot temperatures this week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A summer feel is on the way for the work week. A large area of high pressure will build over the southern US leading to anomalously warm temperatures. Highs will be near or above 90 degrees each day with humidity and very low rain chances. Storms...
Sunny skies and warm temperatures for New Orleans this week
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Overnight, high pressure will continue to build into the region, leading to clearer skies and lighter winds. There is a chance of fog developing late tonight and early Monday morning. While the fog isn’t expected to be too widespread, some areas might experience patchy dense fog, especially in low-lying spots. Motorists should be cautious and keep an eye out for reduced visibility if traveling after midnight.
Gas prices slightly fall in New Orleans area as national prices drop
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As gas prices in the U.S. drop, the New Orleans area has seen a 4.6-cent decrease per gallon in the last month, including a 2-cent drop in the past week, according to analysts at GasBuddy, a tech company tracking consumer trends at gas stations nationwide. They...
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