Nicondra Norwood

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.

Recent Articles by Nicondra

The founder of a Facebook group is finding a way to celebrate apart. Hope Aloaye founded a Facebook group to gather people together in celebration. She said, “When you look at the picture you see all the men and then you see this gorgeous woman standing right there. She is in. She’s on the board a

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Published January 20, 2021 at 10:26 AM

Nicondra: Lovely weather on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Another cold front brought in a shot of cool air leading to a chilly start and comfortably cool afternoon with highs in the low to middle 60s

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Published January 18, 2021 at 11:26 AM

Chilly, but beautiful for Martin Luther King Day

Mostly clear sky overnight with dry air still in place means we will cool down significantly. Expect some locations to once again get down to near freezing north and west of Lake Pontchartrain. More protected areas stay in the upper 30s near 40 to start the morning.

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Published January 17, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Nicondra: Cold weather settles back in for the weekend

We’ll need to stay bundled up as cold and dry air hang around for the next couple of days. Lots of sunshine makes for some nice afternoons, but temperatures remain chilly with highs in the 50s during the day. Overnight lows drop into the 30s both sides of Lake Pontchartrain.

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Published January 16, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day Under Pandemic Restrictions

The traditional gatherings of fellowship, education, and service like so many other things will be put on hold due to the pandemic, but there are still opportunities to mark the day.

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Published January 13, 2021 at 6:37 PM

A Carnival parade where the spectators are on the move

“You can cancel the parades, but you cannot cancel Mardi Gras.”

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Published January 12, 2021 at 4:58 PM

Saints fans get ready for Brees versus Brady

If you are a Saints’ season ticket holder you could still have a shot at being in the Dome for the big game.

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Published January 11, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Nicondra: Snow north. Cold and dreary for the rest of us.

The well advertised winter storm moves in to the region with clouds picking up Sunday afternoon keeping high temperatures in the 40s. The very dry atmosphere moistened up through the day with rain building from west to east.

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Published January 10, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Nicondra: Cold weekend continues with wintry weather expected north

Sunday should start off nicely and cold once again with areas north and west of Lake Pontchartrain close to a light freeze and the rest of the region in the mid-30s to near 40. Clouds move in during the day will help keep daytime highs a bit colder.

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Published January 9, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Hospitals gear up for COVID-19 vaccinations

Hospital systems are working to get the limited doses out quickly and efficiently.

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Published January 6, 2021 at 8:55 PM

New study shows in-person schools did not increase COVID-19 hospitalizations in areas with low rates

A new Tulane Study finds in-person schooling has little effect on COVID-19 hospitalizations.

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Published January 5, 2021 at 7:48 PM

After a cold start Sunday turned out to be a lovely day with plenty of sunshine and afternoon highs just around or even a degree or two below long term averages in the low 60s. Monday will be another nice, but cold day as many return to work and school after the holiday break.

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Published January 3, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Nicondra: Drier and cooler start to 2021

Rain moved out during the wee hours and weather is much improved for the start of the new year. Expect clouds to linger through the day with highs in the low to middle 60s.

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Published January 1, 2021 at 11:35 AM

Nicondra: Severe storms possible New Year’s Eve

The storm prediction center placed the entire region under the level 2 risk for severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening. Moisture continues to increase and expect warm afternoons and mild overnight temperatures ahead of a high energy storm system.

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Published December 29, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Nicondra: Warm and muggy ahead of New Year’s Eve storm chance

We are in the calm before the storm so to speak. We can expect a couple of quiet days with mild and muggy conditions as we await our next big weather system set to move in on New Year’s Eve. As it’s still a few days out there is still some uncertainty in timing and strength.

Nicondra Norwood

Published December 28, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Nicondra: Mostly dry and warmer to start the last week of 2020

Temperatures rebounded for the afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and even a few low 70s. The start of the week will remain mild with overnight lows close to long term averages in the low to middle 40s both sides of the lake.

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Published December 27, 2020 at 3:39 PM

Skywatcher’s delight as rare event peaks Christmas week

The best way to check out what some are calling the "Christmas Kiss." All you need do is find a clear view of the southwestern horizon. Professor of Astronomy and Physics at UNO Dr. Greg Seab said, “It's a beautiful sight."

Nicondra Norwood

Published December 16, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Nicondra: Another cold front moves through

We hoped for a few breaks for the afternoon, but even if we see any clearing it will be short lived as another system approaching from the west will pump up moisture into the evening hours.

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Published December 15, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Nicondra: Cloudy and chilly to start the week

A few peaks of sun are possible late in the afternoon, but for the most part the grey sky will stay in place.

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Published December 14, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Nicondra: Sunday night cold front leads to chilly Monday

It was cloudy and warm on Sunday ahead of another cold front in a very active pattern sitting across Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A quick moving line of showers brings rain ahead of the change in winds.

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Published December 13, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Nicondra: Cloudy sky and rain returns to finish the weekend

Rain pushed through early in the day and while most of the area will see a break through the early part of Sunday expect clouds to linger into the afternoon as another low pressure system pushes across the area. Expect low clouds and fog with mild overnight temperatures in the 50s.

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Published December 12, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Nicondra: A warm and mostly dry stretch to finish the week

Thursday and most of Friday we will still see sun. Overnight lows will be warmer as well in the low to mid 50s. Clouds increase late Friday into Saturday, but the rain should stay away until Saturday morning.

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Published December 9, 2020 at 6:19 PM

Nicondra: Cool and dry conditions continue

Dry dew points still in place and relatively light winds under those clear skies will allow temperatures to drop again into at least the mid-30s overnight. Wednesday will see plenty of sunshine and warm into the middle to upper 60s for the afternoon.

Nicondra Norwood

Published December 8, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Nicondra: A little warmer and rain on the way

We started off very cold again this morning with temperatures falling into the 30s across most of the area. With a sunny start, highs will reach the mid-60s this afternoon. A few clouds and an easterly wind will develop throughout the day helping to keep temperatures less cold overnight as well.

Nicondra Norwood

Published December 2, 2020 at 11:50 AM

North and west of the lake we can expect another light freeze. We will stay a bit warmer south with lows north in the 30 degree range and south in the upper 30s closer to 40.

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Published December 1, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Nicondra: The coldest night of the season so far

A freeze warning is in effect for most of the area including the Mississippi Gulf Coast, parishes north of Lake Pontchartrain, the river parishes and northern Terrebonne and Lafourche. The metro area and coast should stay above freezing, but may see some frost.

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Published November 30, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Nicondra: Strong storms likely early Sunday

An area of low pressure coming together along the Louisiana coast will trigger another round of storms starting early in the day on Sunday. Exactly where the low forms will play a big role in how stormy it is across the area.

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Published November 28, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Nicondra: Pleasant start to Thanksgiving week

There’s not a huge temperature drop, but enough of a difference to notice by Monday afternoon with highs a good 6 to 8 degrees lower than the upper 70s seen on Sunday. Tuesday morning will likely be the coldest of the week.

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Published November 22, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Nicondra: Another cold front approaches, but little moisture for rain

Expect another pleasant day on Sunday with mild temps in the mid-70s to low 80s. A cold front moves in for Monday, but there is very dry air in place with little opportunity for more moisture it should pass through dry.

Nicondra Norwood

Published November 21, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Cruise cancellations another blow to tourism industry

Carnival cruise lines announced it is canceling all cruises from the New Orleans port through the end of February.

Nicondra Norwood

Published November 18, 2020 at 5:58 PM

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