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Monday 12 PM Tropical Update: Tropical development is possible

Published

11 months ago

July 29, 2024

www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-07-29 12:24:57

SUMMARY: The National Hurricane Center has identified a cluster of clouds in the Atlantic with a 50% chance of development as it approaches the Bahamas later this week. The European model indicates potential development and movement toward the U.S. East Coast, while the GFS model suggests minimal development and only some rainfall for Florida and Cuba. Saharan dust and dry air may hinder strengthening. Locally, the forecast expects high temperatures around 94-95°F, with heat indices reaching near 110°F, prompting possible heat advisories. Higher rain chances may arise as a ridge of high pressure shifts westward this weekend.

The National Hurricane Center is highlighting a medium chance for tropical development in the next seven days. Right now there is almost nothing visible to track, but models show a low-pressure area could start to organize some as it moves from the western Atlantic Ocean to somewhere roughly around the northern Caribbean or Bahamas in the first couple of days of August.

Long-range models differ on the eventual outcome. The European model shows it will develop somewhere near the Bahamas next weekend and curve around high pressure in the Atlantic. This could take it just east of the US East Coast. The American model does not show much organization at all and just has messy moisture drifting into the Caribbean next weekend. There will be some dry, dusty air which could limit development.

This is just an early look. It’s too early to say how organized it will get or exactly where it could end up.

We’ll continue to watch closely through this upcoming week. Right now, there are no threats for our part of the Gulf Coast through the next seven days.

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Tropical Update: Monday, June 16

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8 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-06-16 10:28:42

SUMMARY: Tropical weather is quiet in the Atlantic, with disturbed weather centered over Central America and scattered storms in the Gulf and Caribbean. The Bermuda High remains strong, limiting activity in the Caribbean. In the Pacific, a new storm south of Mexico, Invest 94, is likely to become a named storm and could reach hurricane strength as it moves toward southern Mexico, possibly making landfall midweek near Acapulco. Warm waters and low wind shear support potential intensification. The Atlantic season remains delayed, with peak activity expected in August and September. Meanwhile, a significant heatwave will impact much of the eastern and central U.S. heading into summer’s start Friday.

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Toups' Meatery aiming for 80,000 meals through summer feeding program

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1 day ago

June 15, 2025

Staff Editor

wgno.com – Ashley Hamilton – 2025-06-15 15:07:00

SUMMARY: In New Orleans, Toups Meatery is determined to combat child hunger this summer by preparing and delivering up to 80,000 free meals, despite federal cuts to USDA programs affecting food banks. Co-owner Amanda Toups emphasizes the urgency, noting one in three local children are hungry. With traditional support dwindling, the program relies heavily on community donations and fundraising efforts, including the upcoming Toups Fest on June 22. Volunteers deliver meals weekly to families, aiming to ensure no child goes hungry. Toups urges the community to unite in supporting children, highlighting the importance of collective action to fight poverty and food insecurity.

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Heavy rain returns Sunday; flooding possible

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1 day ago

June 15, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-06-15 06:50:18

SUMMARY: Heavy rain returns Sunday with possible flooding, continuing a wet pattern through much of the week. A flood advisory was in effect for parts of the metro area Saturday afternoon, and today’s forecast calls for numerous showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening. Morning hours will be drier, but rainfall and heavy downpours are expected later on. Temperatures will reach the low 90s with high humidity, creating a muggy atmosphere. A tropical wave in the Caribbean remains disorganized, and the tropics are quiet for the next week. Conditions may improve slightly by Friday and Saturday, but heat and humidity will rise.