SUMMARY: Forecasts indicate the potential development of a Gulf storm, with a 40% chance over the next week. While another system, possibly named Leslie or Kirk, is expected to form in the Atlantic, the focus remains on a system developing in the Western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Conditions appear favorable for storm growth due to high humidity and warm water; however, strong wind shear may hinder significant organization. Increased rain chances are anticipated by Thursday and Friday, particularly in Florida and Southeast Louisiana, with predictions suggesting it may be a weak system, likely a tropical depression rather than a hurricane.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie starts us off with a focused look at the tropics where several storms are moving through the Atlantic, then returns to the Gulf of Mexico walking us through the latest data and what information we can make of it right now with regards to the timing, strength of storm, and how it affects our rain chances.

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SUMMARY: Hazing on college campuses is a significant issue, leading universities like ULM to take proactive measures against it. Louisiana law, reinforced by the Max Gruver Act of 2018, makes hazing a felony. Hazing is characterized as intentional acts that risk someone’s health or safety, differing from general bullying. During National Hazing Prevention Week, ULM held events encouraging students to pledge against hazing, including handprint murals and giveaways. Penalties for hazing range from fines to imprisonment and can involve Title IX processes for related issues. Students can report hazing incidents at the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability.

Hazing prevention, what ULM does to take action

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SUMMARY: Today‘s temperature reached 95 degrees, just one degree shy of the record high of 97. Tomorrow, a high of 96 is forecasted, making it possible to tie or exceed the record. Morning temperatures will start at 68, warming to 88 by noon. While warmer mornings are expected, afternoon highs will moderate into the lower 90s later this week and through the weekend. A weak upper-level disturbance may bring extra clouds and a slight chance of showers, with rain possibilities around 20%. Updates will be provided as the forecast develops.

Small hope for rain by the weekend

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