SUMMARY: In Southern California, heightened fire threats persist, with red flag warnings and high wind alerts worsening conditions. Air quality in Los Angeles is under an alert due to smoke, and colder temperatures continue across the region. New Orleans experienced lows around 38°F, with cold fronts bringing potential heavy rain. A significant weather pattern is expected, with heavy rain arriving between 5-9 a.m., leading to widespread rainfall totals of 1-2 inches, and possibly more in some areas. Expect a temperature drop throughout the day, making for an inverted weather experience, with breezy conditions and cold air moving in afterward.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie tracks and times the arrival of heavy rain on Friday showing you when it begins where you are, when it ends, how much you’ll get, then shows you the big changes in temperatures that will happen from morning until the afternoon coming in with strong, gusty winds, and ending with your seven day forecast.

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SUMMARY: The New Orleans City Council has initiated an investigation into the city’s street barrier systems following a New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, where inadequate barriers allowed a suspect to harm many pedestrians. The investigation will assess the design, procurement, and maintenance of these barriers, and identify accountable parties. The council aims to improve future security rather than assign blame. The new barriers currently being installed are reportedly less effective than the previous ones. Council members emphasized the investigation’s goal is to enhance safety rather than scapegoating, with no defined timeline for its completion.

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SUMMARY: The New Orleans City Council is investigating the procurement and implementation of street barrier systems on Bourbon Street, focusing on the Heald HT2 Matador and RCS8040 S10 bollard systems. The inquiry will include engineering reports, safety evaluations, and maintenance records to assess public safety impacts and procurement decisions. To maintain confidentiality and security, documents will remain undisclosed until the investigation concludes. The council’s findings are especially pertinent after a recent terrorist attack. Public reactions to the investigation were mixed, with concerns about secrecy and broader safety issues. The final report will be released along with related documents.

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