SUMMARY: The WDSU First Warning Weather report focuses on tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, expected to develop into Tropical Storm Helene. The storm could make landfall in Florida or Central America as early as Wednesday, with winds up to 40 mph. Forecasts show it strengthening to a possible major Category 3 storm by Thursday afternoon in the Big Bend area of Florida. Weather patterns indicate a shift east in projected tracks, highlighting lower confidence in predictions. Isolated showers are currently seen in the region, and temperatures remain warm, averaging around 90 degrees, with slight chances of rain as the tropical system approaches.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie dives into what’s expected to be Helene within the next day or so, giving us the latest stats and information on what it’s doing right now, then has the latest tracks, forecast strength, and analyzes the current environment and what it’s going to be moving in to, while highlighting its impacts it might have on Louisiana, then turns the attention to the local high resolution forecast showing how long this late summer heat holds, what our rain chances will be, and finishes with your entire seven day forecast.

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SUMMARY: New Orleans recorded its first homicide in almost three weeks on September 21, with 39-year-old Nolan Greathouse found dead from multiple gunshot wounds. This marks the only murder in the city since the beginning of the month, a rare occurrence reminiscent of hurricane-related lulls. Despite its historical reputation for high crime, New Orleans has experienced a significant drop in homicides, with 52 reported so far in 2023, compared to 194 in 2022. Overall, the city’s homicide rate remains high, but nationwide crime, including serious offenses, has decreased by 3% from 2022 to 2023, according to the FBI.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist P. Malone from WWL Louisiana reports on a potential tropical cyclone likely to strengthen into a hurricane in the Gulf. Expected to rapidly intensify, it could reach category 2 or 3 by Wednesday, with some models predicting category 4 before making landfall in Florida on Thursday. The projected path extends from Panama City to Tampa, prompting widespread preparation for a major hurricane. The system is turning north due to a weakening ridge and an approaching low-pressure trough. For updates, users can download the WWL app or stream on WWL Plus.

A developing storm will enter the Gulf of Mexico this week and likely head towards Florida. Meteorologist Payton Malone says concerns for Louisiana are low, but we’re keeping an eye on it.

We’re tracking the tropics here: https://bit.ly/WWL-Weather

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