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Morning Forecast – Tuesday, Oct. 1st
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward discusses current weather patterns, noting scattered light showers moving south from Columbia. While some areas may briefly need an umbrella, the precipitation is expected to fade as dry air moves in from the north. Afternoon temperatures will rise into the mid-upper 80s, with a cold front expected to bring cooler, drier air tonight. A tropical disturbance in the Gulf has a 40% chance of developing, with the potential for increased rain late in the week. Overall, the weekend looks pleasant with sunshine and temperatures trending towards seasonable averages in the lower 80s.
An upper level low pressure ahead of a cold front has allowed for some patchy showers to develop this morning. Clouds will linger through the afternoon as we climb to the upper 80’s for daytime highs. Skies will clear overnight with some slightly cooler temperatures after the cold front passes. We will rebound back to the upper 80’s by Friday as a tropical disturbance enters the Gulf of Mexico. Still some uncertainty as far as its development is concerned, but it will aid in showers and thunderstorms across the gulf coast.
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Port Workers Officially on Strike
SUMMARY: The nation’s largest dock workers’ union, the Longshoremen’s Association, has officially gone on strike, impacting about 50,000 of its 85,000 members, including workers in New Orleans. This labor strike began at midnight and has initiated a significant work stoppage affecting imports and exports of various goods, ranging from bananas to clothing. While this disruption could lead to increased costs for consumers, immediate price hikes are not expected unless the strike persists for an extended period. For further details, visit the link in the description and stream related stories on WW Plus.
It’s official: union dockworkers at the Port of New Orleans and nationwide are striking for fair wages and protection from automation. Prices could rise if the strike lasts.
Read more about the strike here: https://bit.ly/4eoAbDX
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NBC 10 News Today: Louisiana the first state to categorize two abortion drugs as controlled dangerou
SUMMARY: Louisiana will be the first state to classify two widely used abortion drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, as controlled dangerous substances. While these drugs are commonly referred to as abortion pills, they also serve medical purposes such as treating miscarriages and postpartum hemorrhaging. Doctors are concerned that this reclassification may hinder access to these medications in a state with a high maternal mortality rate and a near-total abortion ban. Proponents of the bill argue that it serves as a preventative measure against coerced abortions.
NBC 10 News Today: Louisiana the first state to categorize two abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substance
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The first week of October brings more warm weather
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Justin Horn reports that while October has arrived, South Texas will continue to experience hot weather, with today‘s high reaching 96ยฐF. Typically, the month cools down, starting with an average high of 87ยฐF and ending at 77ยฐF, alongside an average rainfall of 3.75 inches. Small rain chances, around 20%, are expected over the weekend, particularly from a weak low-pressure system moving in. Although the Atlantic is active with a 40% chance of development in the Caribbean and Gulf, no significant impacts are anticipated for Texas. Temperatures will remain in the mid-90s this week.
A small rain chance does show up by the weekend
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