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Tracking new data on changes to the tropical forecast

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www.youtube.com – WDSU – 2024-07-31 19:11:30

SUMMARY: Heat warnings persist as more impact days are anticipated. A tropical wave currently over the Lesser Antilles is moving toward Puerto Rico, bringing increased shower and storm activity. The system remains broad but is gradually overcoming surrounding dry and Saharan dust. Two main forecasts suggest different potential paths: one predicts a southern route through Cuba and into the Eastern , while the other shows a trajectory toward northern Florida. Both forecasts highlight the significance of the Bermuda High’s placement. Current predictions indicate low probabilities for direct impacts, with the situation still evolving.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie steps us through the latest on the potential of a tropical system forming over the or into next , and the changes to the possible track that could mean a small the might find some indirect impacts from this system.

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Louisiana school districts working to address teacher burnout, unpaid work | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan Mckendry | – 2024-09-16 14:11:00

SUMMARY: Recent legislative efforts in have temporarily improved teacher pay, but remains inadequate, leading to high workloads and budgeting challenges for administrators. A K-12 Education Study Group highlighted unpredictable funding and the financial strain from Act 311, which mandates minimum pay for extra duties. Educators overwhelming hours spent on lesson preparation, contributing to burnout exacerbated by accountability pressures. While most teachers are committed to their work, concerns about compensation and burnout persist. Testimonies from various district reveal conflicts over curriculum requirements tied to funding, limiting schools’ ability to tailor educational programs to their needs.

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Saltwater barrier under construction in Mississippi river

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www.youtube.com – WDSU – 2024-09-16 17:00:36

SUMMARY: Construction has commenced on an underwater sill in the Mississippi to prevent saltwater intrusion from the of Mexico, located near Myrtle Grove. The structure will start at an elevation of -55 feet, with the Army Corps of Engineers overseeing the situation to track the saltwater wedge’s advancement. They will assess whether further elevation adjustments are necessary to effectively combat the intrusion, ensuring the community’s future quality and ecological are safeguarded.

Saltwater barrier under construction in Mississippi river

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Pipeline explosion in Houston area

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www.youtube.com – WDSU – 2024-09-16 12:57:36

SUMMARY: A pipeline exploded and caught fire in La Porte, , a suburb of Houston, prompting the evacuation of some families. The incident occurred around 10:00 AM, approximately 25 miles from Houston. Currently, there is no information regarding the substance involved in the fire or its cause, although no injuries have been reported. Emergency services are responding to the situation as authorities assess and manage the ongoing fire.

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