SUMMARY: Jim Simons forecasts a wet Christmas, with rain expected in the late morning and afternoon across many areas. While severe weather is not anticipated, isolated thunderstorms may bring pockets of heavier rain. Southern regions like Thibodaux and Raceland will see showers soon. Current temperatures are near 60 degrees, with cold spots hitting around 44 degrees. A cold front is expected late Saturday into early Sunday, while dry conditions will follow. The New Year’s Eve forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies with scattered rain and temperatures around 57 degrees as the year-end celebration approaches.

Wet Christmas Day, cold front this weekend

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Derek Sibley reports favorable weather for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in Southeast Louisiana, with mild conditions and no rain expected tonight. Temperatures are in the upper 60s to lower 70s, and winds have subsided. However, rain is expected tomorrow, with cloudy skies, showers, and thunderstorms by afternoon, especially in the west. Temperatures will rise to the upper 60s and low 70s. The forecast shows warm weather continuing through the week, with rain chances reducing after Christmas. By the weekend, temperatures will stay in the low to mid 70s, with minimal rain expected.

Cloudy and possibly soggy Christmas Day

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SUMMARY: As Christmas approaches in New Orleans, Benny Grunch highlights the beloved KB store, famously open on Christmas Day. The store offers a wide array of items, from medications and ice cream flavors to gifts like aftershave and face cream. There’s a nostalgic vibe with treasures like comic books, harmonicas, and even unique candies. Customers enjoy various treats, including King burgers, all while celebrating the festive spirit that defines the holiday season in the city. KB embodies the local holiday cheer, capturing the essence of Christmas in New Orleans with its vibrant atmosphere and an eclectic mix of products.

With Christmas just hours away, WWL Louisiana once again presents Benny Grunch and the Bunch with a look at one iconic store that was always open on Christmas.

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