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Wednesday 5 AM Tropical Update: Helene expected to become a hurricane Wednesday

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-09-25 05:00:48

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Helen is currently near Cancun and Cozumel, moving northwest but expected to turn north and enter the Gulf of Mexico today. A weakening high-pressure ridge should allow the storm to intensify, potentially reaching Category 2 status later tonight and Category 3 by tomorrow. It is projected to make landfall in Florida, likely around the Big Bend or Tallahassee by Thursday evening. Helen’s large wind field means tropical storm force winds will be felt widely, posing significant travel risks to Florida on Thursday. Major hurricane force winds may impact inland areas, including Tallahassee, and extend into southern Georgia.

Helene is nearing Cancun and the Yucatan Channel on Wednesday morning. The storm is slowly intensifying as it grows an inner core.

The motion is northwest but should turn northerly later Wednesday as the ridge over the Gulf of Mexico weakens. This will allow Helene to enter the Gulf later today and begin to speed up Thursday. The storms will be under low wind shear, and very hot water temps.

Intensification could become rapid Thursday as the storm nears Florida.

Landfall will likely be Thursday evening in the Big Bend as a major hurricane. Helene will have a giant wind field, so impacts will stretch across a large portion of Florida throughout Thursday. The storms will quickly move inland into Georgia Thursday night bringing more rain and gusty winds.

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Four shot, 1 dead in French Quarter shooting

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-11-21 13:26:14

SUMMARY: New Orleans police are investigating a deadly shooting near the intersection of Iberville and Royal Streets in the French Quarter, where four people were shot, one fatally. The shooting occurred around 12:30 PM and follows a recent mass shooting in the Saint Roch neighborhood. Authorities are still gathering details. Meanwhile, families are preparing for Thanksgiving, with some small savings expected for the holiday dinner this year. Updates on both stories are being provided on air and online.

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Coastal protection authority highlights milestones, projects in 2024 Review | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 13:19:00

SUMMARY: The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has made significant strides in protecting Louisiana’s coast, with 109 ongoing projects focused on hurricane protection, wetland restoration, and community resilience. The CPRA is advancing 16 hurricane protection projects, and wetland restoration dominates its workload, with 11 marsh creation projects underway. In 2023, the authority initiated 16 new construction projects, investing $3 billion. Notable completions include the Cypremort Point State Park and Freshwater Bayou Shoreline projects. The authority also began large-scale efforts like the LaBranche East Marsh Creation and Grand Isle Beach Restoration, with continued support from local and federal funding. 

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Beautiful afternoon underway, plus a look at the new drought monitor ~ Mia

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-11-21 13:18:00

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Mia Montgomery reports a cool Thursday in San Antonio, with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and a light freeze in the Hill Country, marking the coldest morning since February. Sunny, dry conditions helped afternoon highs reach the low 70s. Temperatures will dip into the upper 50s by 8 p.m. and low to mid-50s by late evening. The coming days will remain chilly, with highs rebounding into the mid to upper 70s. A potential cold front may impact the area around Thanksgiving, but no rain is expected, and severe drought conditions persist.

After the coldest morning since February, low humidity, sunshine, and calm winds will help temperatures warm into the pleasant low 70s this afternoon. A gradual warming trend takes shape over the next several days as we monitor another front sometime around Thanksgiving. Here’s an update with Mia.

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