SUMMARY: Discover West Monroe and Monroe are gearing up to celebrate 318 Day on March 18th by burying a time capsule containing 318 community responses. This year’s celebration, marking the area code of Northern Louisiana, includes collecting various insights about local life, events, and interesting facts, with submissions due by March 14th. The time capsule will be buried behind the Discover West Monroe building at 2 p.m. and will remain until November 18, 2056. The celebration will also feature local restaurant specials and other events throughout the area. For more information, visit monroe-westmonroe.org.

March 18th is only a few days away now, and Discover Monroe and West Monroe is going to be celebrating 3-1-8 day once again. There will be many different things happening throughout the day, including the burying of a time capsule.

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SUMMARY: Severe weather is anticipated in New Orleans on Saturday, with a level three and four risk of tornadoes, wind, hail, and heavy rain. The timing is expected from late morning to the evening, making Saturday the primary concern for severe weather. Prior to this, scattered showers may occur, but significant impacts are mainly projected for Saturday. Meteorologists note this event is unusual as a level four risk has not been issued this early in the season. Model predictions suggest storms forming mainly in the afternoon, clearing later in the evening. Residents should prepare for the potential of severe weather.

A level 3 and 4 risk for severe weather is expected Saturday as storms move in late morning into the evening. Impacts include tornadoes, hail, heavy rain, and damaging winds.

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SUMMARY: New Orleans weather is warm and humid, with temperatures in the 60s this morning rising to the 80s this afternoon. While today will be nice, strong storms are expected Saturday, with a moderate risk of severe weather, including isolated tornadoes and damaging winds. A cold front will bring a line of storms around lunchtime, continuing into the afternoon and early evening. Tonight, a total lunar eclipse will occur, though cloud coverage may hinder visibility. After the storms on Saturday, Sunday will bring lovely weather with sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s, remaining pleasant into early next week.

Risk for severe weather increasing on Saturday

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