SUMMARY: In a recent segment, Chelsea Allen from Von Toyota, Fire Chief Timothy Williams of the Bastrop Fire Department, and Elmore Patterson, CEO of Morehouse General Hospital, discussed their annual toy drive aimed at assisting less fortunate children in Morehouse Parish. Initiated 11 years ago, the drive has provided Christmas gifts to over 1,500 children. Morehouse General joined this year to further support community needs. The fire department helps gather donations and delivers toys, sometimes even involving Santa Claus. Members of the public can contribute toys or monetary donations at designated locations. This year, they hope to assist around 150 children.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward forecasts cool, clear weather this morning, with temperatures in the lower 40s. The day will stay in the 50s with plenty of sunshine. Winds will remain light, and high pressure will keep conditions clear through the day. By tomorrow, temperatures will warm into the mid-70s before a cold front arrives late Wednesday, bringing the chance of patchy showers and possibly a rumble of thunder for Thanksgiving morning. Afterward, temperatures will drop, with highs in the mid-50s and lows possibly reaching the 20s by early next week. The upcoming days will be much cooler.

It is a lot cooler this morning compared to yesterday. A post-frontal airmass is now in place with high pressure to the northwest keeping the winds out of that direction. Temperatures will trend seasonal today before climbing back above average tomorrow. Clouds are expected to increase with warm moist air returning through tomorrow afternoon. A front will arrive late Wednesday which will initiate some patchy to scattered showers into early Thanksgiving morning. Temperatures will then get very cold by the weekend reaching to near and below freezing by Sunday night.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Justin Hort provided a chilly forecast for Tuesday, with temperatures dropping to the mid-60s, significantly cooler than Monday’s mid-80s. Winds from the north and lingering clouds will keep it cool. The next few days will feature a temperature roller coaster, with highs near 80 on Wednesday, a drop into the 60s on Thursday, and even cooler on Friday. Thanksgiving will see a high of 64, accompanied by gusty winds. Looking ahead, expect cool temperatures, especially for Friday shopping, with potential showers by the following Monday. A fluctuating week of weather is anticipated.

Lots of ups and downs over the next several days.

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