SUMMARY: A significant weather change is expected this weekend and next week, with weather alert days in effect. Cold air will arrive starting Sunday, with extreme cold settling in on Monday and lasting through Wednesday, posing a risk for pipe freezing, especially on the North Shore. While temperatures may dip into the 20s, the South Shore faces less risk. The potential for wintry precipitation remains uncertain, with forecasts indicating a possibility of snow or mixed precipitation. Monitoring will continue as the situation evolves with conflicting models from the U.S. and Europe, suggesting a low chance (10-30%) of winter weather.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie shows you how much warmer we’ll get over the next two days and when the next round of rain and possible thunderstorms will arrive, then walks us through the WDSU First Warning Weather ALERT Days coming next week showing you how confident we are in how cold it will be and how cold it will feel, then breaks down the possibility of wintry weather surrounding Tuesday walking you through when the precipitation could begin, when it could end, and what type of possible wintry weather is most likely right now, then shows you what types of precipitation are possible and what they are, what we know right now, and what’s still uncertain while finishing with your seven day forecast.

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SUMMARY: As freezing temperatures approach Jefferson Parish, residents are advised to protect the four Ps: people, pets, pipes, and plants. CEO Roni Lavenia emphasizes the importance of insulating exposed pipes, especially in raised homes, using insulation or items like towels and pool noodles. Gadgets like the Freeze Miser can automate drip prevention. For plants, use protective blankets to cover them without plastic, which can cause damage. The Humane Society urges pet owners to bring animals indoors, providing alternative shelters for those who cannot. Preparing now can prevent potential damage from the cold weather forecasted for next week.

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SUMMARY: Bollinger Shipyard LLC, a Louisiana-based ship builder, has agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act by billing the U.S. Coast Guard for labor provided by ineligible workers from 2015 to 2020. The settlement, amounting to $1,025,000, stems from Bollinger’s failure to confirm employee eligibility, as required by contract. U.S. officials reinforced the importance of contractors adhering to obligations for operational readiness and safety. Although the claims are unproven, the settlement highlights federal efforts to combat fraud in government contracting. Bollinger has a long history of servicing contracts for the Coast Guard and other agencies.

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