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Thursday 5 AM Tropical Update: Helene growing stronger
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen is currently a Category 1 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, with winds reaching 345 miles from its center. It is expected to intensify to Category 2 and potentially Category 3 or 4 as it approaches Tallahassee this evening, moving quickly inland towards Atlanta. Significant storm surges are predicted, with up to 20 feet near the Big Bend area and 5 to 8 feet for Tampa. Almost all of Florida, Georgia, and parts of South Carolina are under tropical storm or hurricane warnings. Major flooding risks are developing in the Florida Panhandle and North Georgia mountains due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
Hurricane Helene is strengthening this morning over the eastern Gulf. The storm is still on track to make landfall along the Big Bend of FL as a major hurricane with winds over 115 mph and storm surge up to 20 feet!
The storm is sitting over very warm water temperatures and low wind shear. This will allow the storms to continue strengthening for the rest of the day. The big question remains how much can it grow. The storm is large with tropical storm force winds extending over 345 miles away from the center. The center has remained broad as well. If the core of the storm can contract some we will likely see the storm rapidly intensify Thursday afternoon. Either way the storms will likely be a category 3 at landfall, but a category 4 is still not impossible.
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Four shot, 1 dead in French Quarter shooting
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.
Four shot, 1 dead in French Quarter shooting
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Coastal protection authority highlights milestones, projects in 2024 Review | Louisiana
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
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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