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Thursday 5 AM Tropical Update: Watching three areas for development

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2 days ago

September 19, 2024

www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-09-19 05:04:34

SUMMARY: Currently, there’s minimal activity in the Northwest Caribbean as hurricane season continues. The remnants of Gordon pose no immediate threat, with no developments expected in the next couple of days. Forecasts suggest that any potential system may emerge early next week as steering currents change, allowing a system to potentially enter the southern Gulf of Mexico. However, where it goes beyond that remains unclear due to timing uncertainties. The next named storms are Helen, Isaac, and Joyce. For the week ahead, expect hot temperatures near 90°F with mostly dry conditions, posing no concerns in the tropics.

The National Hurricane Center is currently tracking three areas in the tropics: two in open waters and one in the northwest Caribbean. We’ll focus on the potential development in the Caribbean.

We’ll begin next week mostly dry, then less confidence as we will likely be watching the Gulf for a potential tropical system. At this time it’s far too soon to say what will happen for sure, but one thing that looks fairly obvious is that whatever tries to form in the NW Caribbean will likely get pulled north into the Gulf by early/mid next week. The exact path is a bit trickier. We must wait for something to form before we are confident on the eventual path. Right now, it does appear that the most likely scenario is for the system to be in the central or eastern Gulf next week as opposed to the western Gulf. Stay tuned for updates.

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Louisiana improves to fourth in educational freedom report | Louisiana

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September 20, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square – 2024-09-20 15:48:00

SUMMARY: Louisiana has become a national leader in education freedom, rising from 18th to 4th place in the Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card. The state‘s significant improvements in school choice, teacher freedom, and academic transparency contributed to this leap. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley highlighted the importance of parental rights in education, affirming that children belong to their parents. Key developments such as the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity education scholarship account program propelled the state to 8th in school choice. Governor Jeff Landry celebrated this progress, looking forward to a brighter future for Louisiana’s classrooms.

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Watching for development in the Gulf of Mexico

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13 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-09-20 18:00:57

SUMMARY: Early evening showers will end, allowing football games to go on without interruption. The weekend forecast predicts a high of 96°F with a mix of sun and clouds, feeling over 100°F due to humidity. Sunday marks the autumn equinox at 7:44 a.m. Temperatures will dip slightly on Sunday, with early next week highs of 92-93°F and a slim 10-20% chance of showers. Additionally, a cluster of thunderstorms in the Western Caribbean may develop into a tropical system, potentially affecting the Gulf of Mexico. Updates will follow as the situation evolves.

Trimming off a few degrees in the days ahead

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5 pm Friday Tropical Update: Wait and see, Watching the Gulf of Mexico

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13 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-09-20 17:39:46

SUMMARY: Two monitored areas in the Atlantic show storm clusters, with no marked development for System Gordon, which is nearing completion. Currently, there are thunderstorms due to a Central American gyre. Models suggest potential development in the Gulf or Northwestern Caribbean early next week, but outcomes vary significantly between GFS and euro models. GFS anticipates a more organized system heading north, while the euro predicts a less defined rainmaker. The timing and path of any potential system remain uncertain, with clarity expected mid-next week about its possible landfall. Preparations may be necessary, but definitive forecasts are still pending.