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Very Strong El Niño Could Bring Drought Relief to Arkansas as Past Events Delivered Above Average November and December Rain in the Mid-South

LITTLE ROCK, AR — After an extremely dry stretch that has persisted since the end of spring 2025, Arkansas may finally be approaching a turning point. Historical climate data shows that during very strong El Niño events, the state has typically seen above average rainfall in November and especially December. With a powerful El Niño now developing in the Pacific Ocean, the seasonal outlook offers growing hope that the ongoing drought could begin to ease this winter.

Arkansas · 19d

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Warm temps and fire weather concerns continue. What impacts will it have on your weekend plans?

Baton Rouge, LA · 17d

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Jared Silverman gives the 7 a.m. forecast on Wednesday, October 21

Baton Rouge, LA · 17d

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Giant Hole Punch Cloud Stuns Austin Skywatchers After Cold Front Blast

A massive circular gap opened up in the clouds over the Austin area on Saturday afternoon, prompting curiosity among Austin-area residents; meteorologists call it a hole punch cloud. The eerie formation, technically known as a fallstreak hole, appeared in the region's altocumulus deck and left behind a giant void ringed by wispy streaks of falling ice.

Louisiana · 21d
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Drought worsens with the forecast offering little hope for relief

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - While we’re enjoying a run of beautiful fall weather, the lack of rainfall recently is becoming an increasing concern. Before we dive into the forecast, it’s worth noting that a ‘space jellyfish’ might be visible across portions of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi early Tuesday. The ‘jellyfish cloud’ would be in association with the SpaceX Bandwagon-5 mission launching from Florida during the predawn hours. Another SpaceX launch a week ago produced quite the show for those along the Louisiana coast who were up to witness it, but there is uncertainty in how far west it my be visible due to our distance from the launch site and it being very low on the horizon.

Louisiana · 20d

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Cool mornings continue this week

Relatively dry air that is in place right now will continue to stay in place through the end of the week and into the weekend. The breeze will not be as significant Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and a warming trend is beginning to develop. High temperatures will likely be in...

Louisiana · 19d

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Lack of rainfall becoming an increasing concern

Baton Rouge, LA · 19d

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24/7 Weather Update: October 20th

Louisiana · 18d

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8:09PM October 18, 2026

NICE WEATHER LOCALLY THIS WEEK; BEST OF ALL: GULF TO REMAIN QUIET… No tropical storms or hurricanes are forecast to happen in the Gulf or Caribbean Sea this week. I was inundated with questions over the last 3-4 days from concerned folks across our region who took a direct hit from Hurricane Isaias just over a week ago. Thankfully, we have zero concerns about a new tropical storm developing in the Gulf or Caribbean Sea over the next several days. The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of disturbed weather east of Virginia and North Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean, but that system will never directly affect northwest Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.

Mississippi · 20d

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24/7 Weather Update: October 19th

Louisiana · 19d

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Arkansas-Louisiana-Texas Fire Danger Rises Monday, Oct. 19

Shreveport, LA – Elevated wildfire danger is expected across portions of Louisiana, East Texas and southwestern Arkansas on Monday, October 19, as ongoing drought conditions, dry vegetation and low humidity create an environment where fires could ignite and spread.

Louisiana · 21d

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Non-tropical system to bring high winds, dangerous surf to U.S. East Coast, forecasters say

A potential non-tropical disturbance that National Hurricane Center forecasters were tracking in the Atlantic Ocean Sunday morning is expected to bring high winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the U.S. East Coast in the coming week. Forecasters said they expect the area of low pressure to form...

Louisiana · 21d

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Dry, sunny stretch locked in across Southeast Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Dry air and sunshine are locked in for the New Orleans area this afternoon. A light breeze will keep conditions comfortable across the metro, and no rain is on the way. Highs will warm back into the 80s by Tuesday. The National Weather Service says the...

New Orleans, LA · 20d

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Drought concerns continue to rise

Louisiana · 20d

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Chilly mornings, perfect afternoons continue all week

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Fall mornings and warm afternoons are in the forecast for southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi this week, with dry weather expected to continue through at least the weekend. High pressure will remain in control, keeping skies mostly clear and rain chances near zero. Temperatures will fluctuate significantly between morning and afternoon, with some areas seeing a difference of more than 30 degrees.

Mississippi · 21d

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Strong gusty winds will drop temps by 15° tonight and throughout the weekend

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A strong cold this evening will bring strong gusty winds as temperature drop by 15 degrees tonight. Expect the front to push through the area this evening. Strong northerly winds will kick up behind it, with frequent gusts near 35-40 mph, so a Wind Advisory is...

Louisiana · 23d

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Turning chilly Sunday morning with lots of dry weather ahead

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The coolest air of the season is ahead Sunday morning before a warming trend takes place in the upcoming week. Sunday morning will be genuinely chilly with temps in the mid 40’s to near 50 degrees at sunrise. It’s the kind of fall-like start that calls for both a sweater and jacket if you’re out around sunrise.

Louisiana · 22d

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Cool mornings, picture perfect afternoons

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Cooler, drier air is settling into southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi following Saturday’s cold front. Sunday will bring highs in the 70s with low humidity and breezy conditions. High pressure will remain in control through the start of the workweek, keeping skies mostly clear and...

Louisiana · 21d