Nicondra Norwood
Meteorologist
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Nicondra began her broadcasting career in 1999 with WAKA, the CBS affiliate, in Montgomery, AL. She spent almost six years in Alabama as weekend, then later, morning meteorologist. She is a proud member of the American Meteorological Society, The National Weather Association and The National Association of Black Journalists.
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Some areas could locally see 2 to 3 inches of rain, but over several hours it should be manageable. The benefit to the clouds and rain will be less hot temperatures with highs in the upper 80s for this afternoon and Saturday.
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We could see a few strong to severe storms Sunday afternoon with the risk returning Monday afternoon as there is plenty of heat and moisture to work with in the region.
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Saturday will once again be quite hot with temperatures near 100, but we will see a bit of relief into the weekend as showers and storms will develop with the strong high pressure that has been keeping us dry and hot pushing a bit to the west on Sunday.
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Father’s Day once again saw most locations in the upper 90s with feels like temperatures in the triple digits. Monday looks similar with very little chance at storm.
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Strong high pressure remains in control with sinking air keeping skies mostly clear. Strong sun is allowing temperatures to rise into the upper 90s and with plenty of moisture it feels even hotter.
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Late Saturday an easterly wave will circulate around the southern side of the high bringing a better chance for storms. This will be late in the day so it won’t impact high temperatures much. Sunday for Father’s Day the high moves back to center over Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf coast dropping rain chances.
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We can expect to see a better chance for showers into the late afternoon each day into the weekend. A heat advisory was put into place for most of the region today as temperatures rise into the middle 90s and feels like temperatures are in the triple digits for most.
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Partly cloudy and hazy skies persist as we continue to keep pollution and dust close to the ground. Rain chances will improve a bit as as the high sits a bit more to the north and it will be easier to trigger afternoon storms.
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Strong high pressure in the middle and upper levels dominates the middle of the country and settles over the southeast for a few days.
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High pressure will build back across the area on Sunday allowing for dry conditions to take over once again heading into next week.
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The Storm Prediction Center places a level two slight risk for severe storms across all of southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a level 3 enhanced risk along the Mississippi state line including parts of Tangipahoa and Washington parishes as well as Pearl River county. Stay mindful of the possibility of strong winds and heavy rain.
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Now the high pressure that kept the rain away backs west a bit and we will see enough of a break down to get more showers and storms around for Thursday afternoon. Showers and storms are most likely later in the day.
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High pressure will lead to drier air in the middle and upper levels making it more difficult for storms to form. It won’t be completely dry, but it will definitely be more challenging to get a thunderstorm through the middle of the week.
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Lower rain chances stick around for most of the week, but with little rain and clouds temperatures will soar. Expect highs in the 90s and lows in the middle 70s and upper 60.
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Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast its all about June heat heading into the weekend with high temperatures in the 90s. We will see some isolated storms in the afternoons.
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Although officials throughout the area encouraged voluntary evacuations, they say as many as 50-70% of residents in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes stayed through the storm.
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Temperatures are starting off a bit warmer with morning temperatures in the middle 70s. Expect muggy conditions to stick around into the afternoon. We will continue to see muggy conditions with spotty storms through the end of the week.
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After a spectacular weekend we will continue to see very pleasant conditions on this Memorial Day.
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The nice weather continues into Memorial Day on Monday. As the high moves east winds will turn south and bring in a bit more humidity, but overall still mostly dry with just some isolated showers and a storm or two during the afternoon as the week goes on.
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The Air Quaility Index will be at Orange for most of southeast Louisiana. This can make breathing difficult for sensitive groups during the peak afternoon heat.
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Expect plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions heading into the Memorial Day weekend. A cold front pushed through the region on Thursday clearing out storms and bringing in some cooler and drier air.
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This afternoon we have plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures as dew points drop behind a cold front. Very pleasant conditions will take over for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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Some isolated down pours will continue dropping an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain in some areas. The stormy conditions will push east through the morning and very pleasant conditions will take over for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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A flood watch has been posted for the entire area with a portion of the region under a Severe Thunderstorm watch in anticipation of more storms, some of which will produce heavy rainfall Wednesday afternoon and through the overnight.
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Rain lingers into the evening, but should dry up for a period overnight. Plenty of moisture will stick around and provide fuel as a front moves in from the northwest on Sunday.
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Saturday rain returns to the forecast. A few showers and storms will start to bubble up late morning and we will see the down pours lingering into the evening hours. Sunday a disturbance moves in from the west bringing most of the area rain and storms.
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Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast will see a few showers and storms on Saturday. The more widespread storminess takes over Sunday.
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Storm energy moving southeast from Mississippi and Arkansas could help develop a few more isolated storms for Monday.
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Some coastal storms may linger late. Sunday expect another hot day with a few spotty storms around. Temperatures will start out near 70 and should rise near the 90 degree mark into the afternoon.
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Plenty of moisture will allow for some storms to develop again into the afternoon into the early evening hours with a bit of energy circulating around the low to our west. Higher cloud cover should help keep temperatures in the upper 80s.
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Afternoon storms are possible each day into the weekend with plenty of moisture available and less subsidence. The clouds and rain should help check temperatures in the upper 80s, still above averages in most cases.
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Sinking air will keep rain at a minimum and allow high temperatures to increase into the lower 90s for most areas. With plenty of humidity around feels like temperatures will be in the middle 90s and by Wednesday with record highs in the low 90s we could break one.
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The old frontal boundary draped across the region gave a focus for one or two showers to develop, but overall it stayed dry. Moving into Sunday high pressure settles even more firmly across the area starting a dry streak expected to last into the middle of next week.
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High temperatures Friday afternoon will rise into the upper 80s and we can expect 90s over the weekend. Record highs are in the low 90s so we could easily rise above that any day.
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Early Friday just as many folks are getting the day going a line of storms will drape across Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Monday will bring a few clouds, but rain chances stay at a minimum as the disturbance that pushed by the region Sunday moves on. High temperatures remain very warm in the upper 80s near 90.
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A cold front well to the north could prompt a few showers or storms around day break especially to the extreme northwest. There’s more likely to be a storm or two around Sunday afternoon.
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The high pressure keeping our skies clear at the moment will slide east allowing for a more southeasterly wind off the Gulf of Mexico increasing moisture across the region. Temperatures stay very warm in the middle to upper 80s and will feel like 90 for much of the time.
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The weekend will feel a bit less comfortable, but still nice as high pressure pushes east and southerly winds allow for more moisture to return. A spotty shower could form especially Sunday, but overall we will remain mostly dry.
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It will feel great outside with the drier dew points. This low humidity will set the stage for a cool night tonight, with lows dipping right down to dew points into the upper 40s well north of the lake with 50s in most spots.
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Rain coverage will be slightly higher on Monday as well as a front moves in from the northwest. Still expecting very little lightning and about 30 percent coverage with most rain ending towards sunset.
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The trend continues for Sunday with only 20 percent coverage rain chances are virtually nonexistent. Temperatures will be warm in the low to mid 80s after starting out in the middle 60s and low 70s.
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Temperatures start out in the upper 60s and 70s warming to around 80 for the afternoon high. Saturday expect a similar scenario with rain coverage lingering late as a disturbance sinks south. Easter Sunday may be the wettest day of the weekend.
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The front will stall in the northern Gulf and back across the area as a warm front heading into the holiday weekend. Friday looks mostly dry for Good Friday and Passover observances. The better chance for rain comes Saturday and could linger into Easter Sunday.
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A passing shower is possible as we will have several waves of energy in the upper levels move past the region over the next several days. Rain coverage increases from 20 percent Monday into the 60 percent range for the middle of the week.
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The afternoon will once again be sunny, but a little warmer as the high moves east and winds become more southerly.
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It will be breezy at times with a brisk Northwest flow. Temperatures slowly warm through the 70s into the start of next week.
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Expect stunning weather with lots of sun and cool conditions for the next several days. Moisture values will be very low leading to good feel air, but be aware conditions will be very dry especially in some locations that did not get rain earlier this week.
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A few spots could see a spotty shower as the front moves past us, but overall rain coverage will be minimal. Behind the front breezy conditions will usher in cool and dry air for Thursday.