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

One Covid stat shared Saturday afternoon July 11,2020 when Louisiana Governor Jon Bel Edwards added a statewide mask mandate and shut down bars with a surge in cases highlights how what sounds like a small percentage can be a big problem.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 15, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Health experts try to bridge information divide as Covid numbers climb in Latinx community

As the Covid-19 pandemic stretches on we've seen higher death rates in minority communities. A leading epidemiologist and a New Orleans Medical leader both way in on the pandemic’s toll on the Latinx community.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 14, 2020 at 8:46 PM

A new collaboration announced Monday, July 13th plans to make operations safer and more efficient across Louisiana's shipping industry.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 13, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Nicondra: High heat holds on into the workweek

Sunday saw excessive heat warnings for most of the area with temperatures near 100 degrees and heat indices in the 110 to 120 feels like range. An excessive heat warning means it is much easier to become dehydrated, experience heat stress or heat stroke.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 12, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Nicondra: Heat stays in control for the weekend

Strong Summer high pressure just to our west continues to allow the region to bake. Coupled with plenty of moisture and overnight lows hovering near 80 we’ve neared or broken record highs for several days and can expect the trend to continue.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 11, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Blackout Day 2020 sees boost for black-owned businesses

The hashtag #Blackoutday2020 flooded social media as people around the country took a day off from general spending and directed dollars towards black-owned businesses. Black business leaders and a local economist weigh in on how this movement can make a difference.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 8, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Heated debate at council meeting on building moratorium

The debate centered around an ordinance to put a temporary stop to new building while the parish figures out how to fix the drainage problems.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 7, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Tourism officials look for local support as COVID-19 struggle goes on

Tourism officials hope locals can help keep businesses afloat. Some areas of New Orleans saw big crowds over the Independence Day weekend, but crowds could be the opposite of what tourism-based businesses need in the long run.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 6, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Nicondra: More flooding rains possible heading into the week

Some homes were flooded in St. Charles Parish where rain reports showed more than 6 and a half inches of rain in some locations coming in about an hour and thirty minutes. St. Tammany also saw extensive street flooding Sunday.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 5, 2020 at 4:58 PM

We remain in the wet stretch of weather we’ve been experiencing where waves of energy are circulating around high pressure and triggering storms that at times are dumping huge amounts of rain in a short period of time. That pacttern should continue right into the start of the week.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 4, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Nicondra: Heavy Down Pours Likely Through the Holiday Weekend

It will not be raining everywhere all at once, but it is likely that most areas see a heavy down pour at some point. A few locations could see extreme totals such as in St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes on Friday seeing more than 5 inches of rain.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 3, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Nicondra: A heat advisory in effect across the region

The slightly higher than typical summer heat and humidity prompted the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory through 6 pm. A heat advisory means the feels like temperature will stay in the 104 to 108 range into the early evening.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 30, 2020 at 11:49 AM

Nicondra: Summer Heat and Humidity For the Week Ahead

We’re right on the edge of the Bermuda high that typically parks just to our east allowing waves of energy and moisture to circulate around and bringing plenty of moisture to the region.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 29, 2020 at 11:41 AM

Lots of blue sky and just a few puffy fair weather clouds make for a nice stretch into Father’s Day weekend.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 17, 2020 at 1:28 PM

Some locals expressed confusion at the Hurricane Center's forecast using feet above ground.

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Published June 16, 2020 at 10:23 PM

Nicondra: Hot and dry conditions for the week ahead

It’s supposed to be hot mid-June as we are just on the rise to our warmest average weeks of the year, but we can expect temperatures to run a few degrees warmer even than our long term average of 90.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 15, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Nicondra: Sunny dry weather continues into the work week

High pressure and a relatively dry air mass for this time of year sit across the region. An upper low will push east around the high dragging in another shot of dry air mid-week.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 14, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Nicondra: Dry and sunny conditions continue

High pressure is in control with relatively low humidity for this time of year. Expect only an isolated shower or two.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 13, 2020 at 6:34 PM

S&WB, GNOF announce campaign for flood prevention

In a partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, a public awareness campaign will explain how "every drop matters."

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 10, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Officials optimistic COVID-19 vaccine may be available next year

Essentially large quantities of treatments and vaccines are being produced so that if they are found effective they can be used right away. Jenkins agrees there are no safety shortcuts.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 9, 2020 at 6:38 PM

UPDATE: Cristobal inland, but flood threat continues

Many locations along the coast will see elevated water through the late night into the day on Monday as southeast and southerly winds stick around.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 8, 2020 at 5:12 AM

Nicondra: Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the coast

The center of the circulation will be approaching Lafourche parish in a couple of hours, but most of southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf coast are already experiencing its effects.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 7, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Nicondra: Tropical Storm Cristobal approaching the coast

Cristobal remained a very disorganized storm late into the night Saturday with plenty of dry air moving into the system. Some storms did start to develop to the south and west of the center, but no strong indications there could be a dramitc increase in the strength of the storm.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 6, 2020 at 10:56 PM

Cristobal continues to head through the Gulf towards Louisiana

Storm preparations should be wrapping up as weather conditions continue to go downhill into the night. Tropical Storm Cristobal will make landfall on Sunday.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 6, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Coastal parish prepares for busy tropics

The third storm of the season is already threatening the Gulf Coast just days into the 2020 hurricane season.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 3, 2020 at 7:24 PM

Another year with no hurricane protection levees for Western Lake Pontchartrain

Before he can close the chapter on coronavirus the parish could face another major threat. “Due to our vulnerability with the levee system and how it is set up now we have to worry about the influx of water that comes up from Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain,” said Perrilloux.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 2, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Officials say beefed up infrastructure help keep community hurricane ready

The Gulf to the south, Lake Pontchartrain to the north and miles of wetlands, canals and lakes place the populated areas of Jefferson Parish in a very vulnerable position during a hurricane. Officials came together Monday at the Emergency Operations Center in Gretna to reassure citizens.

Nicondra Norwood

Published June 1, 2020 at 5:15 PM

FEMA releases guidelines on how it will deal with disasters and Covid as hurricane season approaches

FEMA released some guidelines this week to give a better idea on how they plan to handle hurricanes and other disasters. A 59-page FEMA report outlines some of the changes planned.

Nicondra Norwood

Published May 27, 2020 at 4:36 PM

State officials stress COVID-19 fears should not stop hurricane evacuations

With our acres of wetlands, canals, lakes and river deltas Louisiana's unique geography means hurricane planning is always in flux. This year COVID-19 brings another variable.