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Severe storms and flooding possible in your New Orleans weather forecast
We've got a very active end to the week with multiple rounds of storms that will bring threats of severe weather and flooding in your New Orleans weather forecast. Storms are expected overnight and these could come with a risk from severe wind gusts over 58 mph, hail, and a possible weak tornado.
Tornado warning issued for parts of St. Charles and St. John The Baptist Parish
NEW ORLEANS — A tornado warning was issued Thursday night for parts of St. Charles and St. John The Baptist Parish. The warning is set to expire at 11:30 p.m. severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Montz, or near Hahnville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Jefferson Parish opens shelter for residents in mobile homes during severe weather
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Jefferson Parish will open a shelter to mobile home residents Thursday night, due to expected severe weather going into Friday morning. Residents can go to Terrytown Playground for sturdy shelter. Officials said they opened up the playground after the National Weather Service issued a tornado...
Gretna's curbside recycling is ending, trash fees going up after new contractor chosen
The Greta City Council selected River Birch Renewable Energy LLC to take over twice-a-week, curbside garbage collection as part of a deal that will cost residents an extra $5 per month and won't include recycling. Starting July 1, residents in the West Bank municipality will pay $24.20 per month for...
Storms arrive tonight with multiple rounds into the weekend
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A stormy period is expected to develop over the region starting tonight and continuing into the weekend. Through the day today we look mostly dry. There will be a small shower chance this morning but as the day progresses, dry skies will become more likely. The humidity will be increasing so a warm feel is on the way this afternoon as highs top out in the upper 80s.
65,000 without power | outages by parish
NEW ORLEANS — Severe weather across southeast Louisiana Thursday night and early Friday has some parishes without power. At least three rounds of storms are expected to hit the area between Thursday night and Saturday at noon. Nearly 65,000 people are without power as storms move through the area,...
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo deemed a “rain or shine event”
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo begins Friday, and with weather on the way, several vendors are taking precautions to keep the three-day music festival sailing smoothly. Just earlier this week, Louisiana saw three storm related deaths. Spring welcomes storm season and with storm season comes potential for...
RTA bus driver harmed while driving bus, woman sought
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating after a Regional Transit Authority bus driver was harmed last month. According to police, on April 28, around 6:50 p.m., a woman riding an RTA bus near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Alcee Fortier Boulevard harmed the driver.
At least 4 dead in Houston as destructive storms lash Texas and Louisiana with strong winds and flood threats
At least four people have died in Houston as severe weather blasted through the city, an official said, as strong storms lashed parts of Texas with destructive winds and dangerous flooding.
WDSU Investigates 'Denied' information to see how many arrests Kenner PD has made for reckless driving violations
NEW ORLEANS — Southeast Louisiana residents have the right to know how leaders and agencies spend tax dollars and run their organizations, but not everyone is forthcoming with that information. State and federal laws allow public access to information, but WDSU Investigates has faced challenges getting some information. That's...
New Orleans woman describes terrifying moments her husband was shot trying to recover his stolen car
NEW ORLEANS — A Westbank woman recounts the terrifying moments her husband was shot while trying to recover his stolen vehicle a day after Mother's Day. WARNING: Images in this story may be upsetting to some. Viewer discretion is advised. The father of five is recovering days later at...
Baton Rouge severe weather: Multiple rounds of storms Thursday through Saturday
8:00PM UPDATE: A Watch has been issued for portions of our area until 3 AM for all of Southeastern Louisiana. This includes cities such as Baton Rouge, Gonzales, New Roads, and New Orleans. A few tornadoes and severe wind gusts (60-75mph) will be possible with a broken squall like as...
First local Winn-Dixie to become an ALDI
NEW ORLEANS — A Winn-Dixie in Metairie is closing and will become an ALDI, according to our partners at The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate. NOLA.com says the German grocery store will replace the Winn-Dixie at 5901 Airline Drive in the coming weeks. ALDI first announced last August that...
Flash flooding, severe weather expected again in Louisiana. See forecast for your city.
Severe weather is expected to strike Louisiana again this week after Monday's storms, flash flooding and hurricane-force winds left three people dead, thousands without electricity and multiple buildings damaged across the state. National Weather Service forecasters predict that heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding in some parts of Louisiana Thursday...
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