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

Nicondra: Rain chances increase for the work week

It’s the astronomical start of summer and technically the longest day of sun for the year in the northern hemisphere this Friday. The weather will definitely match the calendar with plenty of heat and daily storms.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 16, 2019 at 3:57 PM

The Treutel home was just about 2 blocks from the beach. The perfect playground for a nine-year old boy and where Steve Treutel's fascination with weather begins.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 15, 2019 at 3:51 PM

Nicondra: A few storms around for Father’s Day

Most rain ends into the evening as we lose the heat. Father’s Day looks very similar as high pressure is now set up to our east and moisture streams in from the Gulf.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 15, 2019 at 3:15 PM

Our respite to spring is done and the muggies are moving back in full force as high pressure moves on to the east. The circulation around that high is bringing our winds back around to the east southeast.

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Published June 14, 2019 at 3:28 PM

Nicondra: The humidity returns for Father’s Day Weekend

High pressure remains in control into the weekend, but as the center of the high moves east we will see a return flow from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Published June 13, 2019 at 5:15 PM

The drier air that’s settling in behind the early June front will stick around for at least one more day.

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Published June 12, 2019 at 5:07 PM

Nicondra: Another hot day and more as we jump into June

Temperatures were hot jumping up into the low to mid 90s. Plenty of moisture contributed to some triple digit heat indices as well across the region.

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Published June 2, 2019 at 4:27 PM

Nicondra: Hot Weather to Finish the Weekend

All the heat and humidit led to high heat indices and some scattered storms. Expect similar conditions as we go into the day on Sunday.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 1, 2019 at 4:55 PM

Coastal Authorities: Spillway water is devastating the Mississippi Sound

“You have these animals that we have seen on the beaches with their skin peeling off, sores on their bodies."

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 28, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Nicondra: Feeling like summer on Memorial Day

High pressure will stay in control for the first part of the week keeping it very warm and mostly dry.

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Published May 27, 2019 at 11:23 AM

Nicondra: Almost hot, muggy and patchy morning fog for Memorial Day

High pressure will keep air fairly static and a general southerly to southeasterly flow allows for more moisture to settle across the southeast.

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 26, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Nicondra: Sunny and hot through Memorial Day

No big changes expected through the start of the week. Southerly winds around the back side of the high will continue to increase moisture.

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Published May 25, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Earl Armstrong thinks back to a dangerous walk, “About halfway down I said I hope the road is still there down on that other end because if it wasn’t, we were going to have to swim." The 25-year-old, his father and uncle had planned to stay in his house, but the wind proved too much early on.

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Published May 22, 2019 at 9:00 PM

Nicondra: Some lingering storms, but much improved for Sunday afternoon

A few lingering showers held on and even a brief storm for later Sunday, but most rain moved off shore with the main line of storms.

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 19, 2019 at 3:09 PM

The Storm Prediction Center places most of the area under a marginal risk for severe storms for Sunday. That’s level 1 of 5.

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 18, 2019 at 5:58 PM

Lifting Lauran: High school graduate is ready for the future

In 2015, FOX 8 highlighted a Metairie girl whom doctors said wouldn’t live through the night at birth. Today, the 18-year-old is about to begin a new journey.

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 16, 2019 at 10:45 PM

Wolf River floods major roadways, threatens homes

Residents who live by the Wolf River in Pass Christian are preparing for floods as waters approach record levels.

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Published May 13, 2019 at 8:19 PM

Nicondra: Much Improved After A Stormy Start

We look ahead to a mostly dry week as ridging settles in over the area. Expect more sunshine and seasonably warm temperatures.

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 12, 2019 at 8:08 PM

Nicondra: Lots of sunshine today and more for the start of the week

Temperatures will start out in the upper 60s on Monday morning and rise into the mid to upper 80s by later in the afternoon.

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 5, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Nicondra: A nice finish after a stormy start

Sunday should be fairly nice with drier conditions, a good mix of sun and clouds and temperatures rebounding into the middle 80s.

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 4, 2019 at 9:03 PM

Nicondra: Pleasant conditions into the start of the work week

Temperatures will slowly rise into the middle 80s for afternoon highs and through the low to upper 60s for lows as moisture increases towards the middle of the week.

Nicondra Norwood

Published April 28, 2019 at 3:58 PM

Nicondra: Lots of sun, and a little warmer as the week goes on

Gorgeous Saturday and there is more to come. A southerly flow off the Gulf of Mexico continues through most of the week as high pressure hovers just to our east. Expect rain to stay away, but moisture to increase over the next few days with temperatures gradually warming into the middle 80s by the e

Nicondra Norwood

Published April 27, 2019 at 5:27 PM

High pressure is pushing east and the southerly flow is moving moisture into the region. A strong upper level low making its way out of the desert southwest is pushing a front towards the area.

Nicondra Norwood

Published April 24, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Nicondra: Clouds increase, but one more dry day ahead

Expect one more dry day on Wednesday with increased cloud cover and temperatures bouncing back into the low 80s.

Nicondra Norwood

Published April 23, 2019 at 3:09 PM

Nicondra: Nice weather holds, but watching the end of the week

Jazz Fest is starting on Thursday this year and if the current forecast holds it might see some rain on opening day.

Nicondra Norwood

Published April 22, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Nicondra: Gorgeous conditions continue into the week

High pressure is moving across the region so we will see the dry air mass moderating a bit as we move from the calm center to a southerly flow.

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Published April 21, 2019 at 4:29 PM

High pressure remains in control for the first part of the week. We will see slightly warmer conditions with highs creeping back up through the 70s to the 80 degree mark for mid-week.

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Published April 20, 2019 at 9:02 PM

Nicondra: Pleasant conditions to start the week

Sunshine returned and Sunday turned into a beautiful finish to the weekend after dangerous storms pushed through mostly during the late night and overnight hours on Saturday into Sunday morning.