News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Tropical Storm Milton forms in the Gulf, headed to Florida as hurricane
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Pton Malone reports that named storm Milton is currently in the Gulf of Mexico, off the Mexican coast, and could pose a significant threat to Florida. Unlike typical Gulf storms, Milton’s path is directed eastward, likely making landfall as a major hurricane (Category 3 or potentially Category 4) on the west side of Florida by Wednesday. Heavy rains are expected to begin soon, with storm impacts increasing dramatically midweek. The storm’s trajectory depends on its intensity, with potential wind impacts reaching inland areas like Orlando. Residents are urged to prepare for severe weather effects, particularly in the Tampa region.
Meteorologist Payton Malone has the latest update tracking the Tropics. TS Milton expected to land Wednesday in Florida as Cat. 3 hurricane or higher.
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Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial but is told to keep deliberating
SUMMARY: In Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial, the jury reached a partial verdict on four of five counts but remains deadlocked on the top racketeering conspiracy charge. After two days of deliberation, the judge encouraged jurors to continue. The conspiracy charge, under the RICO Act, involves determining if Combs ran a criminal enterprise and committed offenses like kidnapping. Jurors requested key testimony from Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie and another witness concerning abuse allegations. Combs denies charges, claiming prosecutors are criminalizing his lifestyle. Conviction could mean 15 years to a life term. The trial continues amid intense scrutiny of evidence and jury deliberations.
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Morning Forecast – Monday, June 30th
SUMMARY: A warm, moist airmass persists with daytime heating and upper-level disturbances causing patchy storms late afternoons and evenings. A front arriving tomorrow may bring more scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cooler temperatures might briefly dip to the lower 90s on Wednesday, but heat will return by the Fourth of July, reaching mid to upper 90s with heat indices in the mid triple digits late week. Rain chances decrease by July 4th due to strengthening ridging aloft. Elevated dew points in the 70s and prolonged dangerous heat increase heat stress risk, urging precautions like altering outdoor plans and recognizing heat illness symptoms.
Conditions have not changed much. A very warm and moist airmass still remains in place. Daytime heating, abundant moisture, and upper-level disturbances will allow for more patchy storms late afternoon into the evening hours. A front will approach tomorrow when more scattered showers and t-storms are possible. There is a brief opportunity for cooler temperatures to drop to the lower 90’s on Wednesday. Then, we are back to the mid and pushing upper 90’s by the end of the week on the 4th. Rain chance will subsidize by the 4th and over the weekend, but heat indices will push into the mid triple digits late week.
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Chance of downpours today, hazy skies
SUMMARY: A chance of scattered afternoon downpours continues today with hazy skies caused by Saharan dust lingering through Wednesday. Moisture from the remnants of Tropical Depression Barry in Mexico and Tropical Storm Filosy in the Pacific is feeding rain chances in Texas. Expect daily spotty showers and storms, mostly in the afternoons, with rain chances around 20-30% through Thursday. Temperatures will be warm but not extreme, ranging from low 90s to mid-90s by Independence Day. Thursday and the Fourth of July will be partly cloudy, humid, and have much lower chances of rain. No hail or flooding is expected this week.
Saharan dust has arrived, with a chance of downpours today.
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