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: Tropical Storm Imelda forms along the Texas coast

Tropical Storm Imelda formed near the Texas coast bringing increased rain chances to our west.

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Published September 17, 2019 at 1:38 PM

'I am irrevocably disgusted’: Influential New Orleans tourism official slams NFL refs

"I hate conspiracy theories. Don’t believe in them. But it is not statistically possible for some of the finest referees in the NFL to continually screw the Saints players and organization.”

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Published September 16, 2019 at 5:44 PM

Nicondra: Gulf Low Triggers Coastal Storms

Even with the brief respite we can expect another hot week with highs well above the long term average. High pressure will remain in control for the most part.

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Published September 15, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Nicondra: Heat continues through the weekend

We saw a bit of a break across parts of the area south of Lake Pontchartrain as clouds and some showers along the coast associated with tropical wave moving through the Gulf of Mexico.

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Published September 14, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Louisiana solar energy advocates fear new rule will stifle growth

Louisiana’s five-member Public Service Commission voted 3-2 to change a rule that will allow utility companies to pay homeowners that produce excess solar energy the wholesale rate, instead of the current retail rate.

Nicondra Norwood

Published September 11, 2019 at 7:49 PM

Nicondra: A few more storms, but heat continues

Four nearly forty year old high temperature records went down in a row for the start of September and while an early thunderstorm helped keep it from being five in a row at Louis Armstrong International Airport it looks like we will continue to see hot conditions in play.

Nicondra Norwood

Published September 9, 2019 at 3:07 PM

Nicondra: Heat wave continues into the work week

High pressure remains in control across the southeast and with a record of 98 for Monday we could threaten one more day before we get a break.

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Published September 8, 2019 at 4:51 PM

Nicondra: Heat continues to finish the weekend

Temperatures will once again reach the upper 90s with a few isolated areas hitting the century mark.

Nicondra Norwood

Published September 7, 2019 at 8:00 PM

'This was a horrible trip’: Angry cruise passengers say they should never have left port

Cruise passengers redirected due to Hurricane Dorian are running out of patience.

Nicondra Norwood

Published September 4, 2019 at 4:36 PM

Hurricane Dorian detours cruise passengers to New Orleans

The threat of hurricane conditions closed Florida ports, forcing cruise lines to scramble, two diverting to New Orleans.

Nicondra Norwood

Published September 3, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Nicondra: Less humid conditions heading into the holiday weekend

A frontal boundary is moving south and will increase rain ahead of it through the day. Behind the front look for northerly winds and drier air to settle into the region.

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Published August 28, 2019 at 3:46 AM

Nicondra: Spotty storms around, but a front on the way

It’s not likely to be as intense as what we saw on Monday with some of the energy that prompted the evening floods having moved on, but we could get a few isolated heavy down pours.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 27, 2019 at 3:56 AM

Nicondra: Heavy rains could slow the morning commute

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through the night and it looks likely that overnight into the early morning will be the time when storms will be most active.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 25, 2019 at 4:41 PM

Drew Brees, Sean Payton mourn for Nancy Parker

Even as the Saints prepare for the next preseason match-up, Drew Brees and Sean Payton took the time to share words of sympathy and encouragement.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM

‘She saw into your heart': Longtime colleague Bob Breck remembers Nancy Parker

Longtime FOX 8 meteorologist Bob Breck worked alongside Nancy Parker for more than 20 years and joined the morning show crew Tuesday (Aug. 20), to reflect on the impact made by his coworker and friend.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 20, 2019 at 5:36 PM

Nicondra: Another stormy afternoon to start the week

The heat will stick around, but expect it to be more manageable with highs in the lower 90s as more showers and clouds hold on through the afternoon.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 18, 2019 at 4:30 PM

A few locations saw heavy down pours at time, but it wasn’t a washout everywhere. Rain chances will remain elevated around 60% through the start of the week.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 17, 2019 at 5:54 PM

Nicondra: Intense heat breaking and rain increases.

Storms will develop mid-morning and should help moderate the heat keeping highs mostly in the lower 90s.

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Published August 16, 2019 at 10:52 PM

Nicondra: Excessive Heat Warning north, Storms south.

Temperatures will climb through the afternoon once again into the mid to upper 90s with heat indices near 110 to 118 for locations.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 13, 2019 at 11:11 AM

Nicondra: Heat advisory again for Monday

High pressure remains in control over the next couple of days keeping temperatures hot and the chance for cooling storms limited.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 12, 2019 at 12:17 PM

Nicondra: More heat and few storms again to kick off the work week

We are right on the edge so several disturbances will continue to circulate around and kick up isolated heavy showers and storms.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 11, 2019 at 5:20 PM

Historic 2019 Mississippi River flood officially done

For 226 consecutive days, the Mississippi River was at flood stage, breaking benchmarks set in 1927.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 10, 2019 at 5:12 PM

Nicondra: Heat remains the headline through the weekend

High pressure centered to our west will keep the hot temperatures in play, but as we are just on the edge of the high we have a better shot at getting cooling storms.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 10, 2019 at 4:47 PM

Hurricane prep should include mental health services, experts say

Mental health experts and community leaders are hosting a free seminar at the Corpus Christi Community Center on Friday (Aug. 9), to discuss ways to better prepared before a storm.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 7, 2019 at 5:32 PM

Hurricane Barry’s near miss leaves lessons in its wake

Usually the river is at a low point during hurricane season, but during Barry forecasts showed a surge could have caused a rise to just over 19 feet. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers said there are lessons to be learned from this near miss.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 6, 2019 at 7:31 PM

Tragedy leads to safer conditions, economic development at Slidell airport

Three years after two pilots died after into power lines near the runway, the lines will finally be moved

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Published August 5, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Nicondra: More afternoon storms as many head back to school

It was a busy weekend for most as the back to school routine is coming together. Our summer pattern is in place so while it's hard to tell exactly where the down pours will set up rain gear for pick up time is a good thing to keep on your list.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 4, 2019 at 4:59 PM

Nicondra: Rain chances stay elevated into the start of the week

Sunday you can expect similar conditions with most areas dry through the early morning and a few storms coming together by the afternoon hours.

Nicondra Norwood

Published August 3, 2019 at 7:17 PM

Nicondra: Not as stormy to finish the week

There is still enough moisture and heat to get one or two big storms to develop, but with high pressure edging back across the area from east to west it will be more difficult for those storms to come together.

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Published July 31, 2019 at 11:43 AM

Nicondra: A higher than average rain chance

Expect heavy down pours with plenty of lightning. Street flooding is possible so stay aware as you make your way around through the day.

Nicondra Norwood

Published July 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM

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