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New Orleans festivals kick off with little worry about Hurricane Isaias

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - For a long list of events in New Orleans, this was filled with a lot of worry and what ifs. But Hurricane Isaias has moved east, far from the city, setting the stage for what vendors and performers at the National Fried Chicken Festival hope will be a beautiful weekend.

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Hurricane Isaias update: Will Saints vs. Vikings be impacted?

Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the western Florida panhandle overnight Friday, bringing life-threatening coastal storm surge, torrential rain, and intense winds to much of the northern Gulf Coast. While the eye of the hurricane took a track far east of Louisiana, the storm's wind field and rain bands extended hundreds of miles from its center. Anyone in the storm's path should look for guidance from their local authorities. New Orleans Saints fans know hurricanes all too well. What impacts, if any, will Hurricane Isaias have in store for Sunday's game with the Minnesota Vikings at the Caesars Superdome? Kickoff is set for Noon CT/1 p.m. ET. Fortunately for New Orleans, Hurricane Isaias will mainly be felt in gusting winds and choppy waters. The storm's most destructive impacts fall on the eastern side pulling rain and strong winds offshore. Sunday's forecast in New Orleans calls for mostly sunny skies, no chance of rain, and occasionally gusty winds. With a high temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 66 degrees, the walk to and from the Caesars Superdome shouldn't be too unpleasant. Louisiana was very fortunate to see Hurricane Isaias track further east. Our thoughts are with our neighbors in

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Isaias preparations disrupt Amtrak service on Gulf Coast

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Southern Rail Commission has announced that, due to flood gate closures in New Orleans, Thursday’s Amtrak Mardi Gras Service train 23 from Mobile is operating as normal, but train 24 will be replaced by a motorcoach. All other trains are canceled until Sunday, when...

New Orleans, LA · 29d

WWL-AMFM

While Nola mostly avoided Isaias, it still caused destruction nearby

Hurricane Isaias hit Destin, avoiding New Orleans, causing deaths and rainfall. Tropical Storm Rachel brings flash flooding to the western U.S.

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WWL

Photos show flooded streets, damaged Okaloosa businesses after Isaias

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Isaias Brings Near-40-MPH Gusts to New Orleans

New Orleans starts Friday with clear skies and temperatures near 75 degrees, but the calm opening will give way to a blustery afternoon. Winds will be blustery, with gusts near 40 mph in New Orleans, while rain showers become possible after 3 p.m. Wind And Coastal Flooding Take Center Stage.

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WWL

Waves crash over New Orleans lakefront

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WGNO

Updated track: Isaias to arrive slightly earlier, gains strength rapidly

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Wind speeds have increased to 45 mph inside of Isaias. Hurricane strength will be reached by Thursday. Category 2 strength is likely ahead of interacting with the coastline on Friday night. This is a positive shift for SE LA. A storm that tracks further east would allow for most of our […]

New Orleans, LA · 10-07

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Hurricane Isaias impacts on Biloxi

Bay St Louis, MS · 28d

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A nice breeze on Saturday, with much warmer temperatures ahead

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - This weekend is shaping up to be very nice. Saturday will be breezy, with much warmer temperatures returning next week. You’ll notice some morning clouds and a few sprinkles early on, but expect sunshine to take over this afternoon. Highs will climb back to the...

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WGNO

Filling a bathtub with water before a hurricane? Why it’s common advice

If you've never experienced a hurricane, it may seem like odd advice.

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Hurricane Isaias highlights Gulf’s unpredictable storm activity during below-average hurricane season

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Hurricane Isaias is the fourth named storm to develop in the Gulf during this Atlantic hurricane season. On Thursday (Oct. 8), communities along the Gulf Coast are braced for the hurricane’s impact. “The forecast right now is calling for a category two storm, but as...

New Orleans, LA · 29d

WGNO

Water covers streets in Venetian Isles ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Rising water creeping up over roads is a familiar sight in the Venetian Isles neighborhood leading up to a storm.

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Fox 8

Hurricane Isaias impacts on Lakefront

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New Orleans lakefront closed as waves from Isaias crash over road

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