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A focused look at possible tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-10-02 19:10:09

SUMMARY: Hurricane Kirk and a developing tropical depression are currently affecting the tropics, with the next storm potentially named Leslie. The Gulf has had a 40% chance of development, but forecasts remain uncertain. While there are clusters of storms, significant rain is expected mainly along the Gulf Coast. The best chance for precipitation will occur from Thursday into Friday, with temperatures ranging from the 60s to upper 80s. Although scattered storms are probable, the front should push more severe weather to the south, leaving the north shore relatively dry. The forecast looks favorable for the Gretna Fest this weekend.

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Meteorologist Devon Lucie breaks down what’s happening in the tropics, specifically what is coming into focus on possible development in the Gulf of Mexico and how it plays into our rain chances here and where a possible system is most likely to develop in the Gulf, how strong it will be, and who is expected to get the most impacts from it.

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New Orleans Weather Impact: Strong storms are set to arrive early Monday

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-03-30 18:16:39

SUMMARY: New Orleans is preparing for strong storms on Monday, with the potential for severe weather as a cold front approaches. The day is expected to be the only active weather day this week, with rain chances peaking at around 60% from morning to early afternoon. Temperatures will be in the lower 80s, following a record high of 86 degrees. After Monday, the weather is predicted to be warm and dry, with highs rising close to 90 by the week’s end. Although the week will start warm and humid, a chance of rain may return next weekend.

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Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford says most rain will happen from morning to early afternoon Monday.

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Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana officials react after March 29 proposed amendments fail

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wgno.com – Trinity Velazquez – 2025-03-30 11:43:00

SUMMARY: All four proposed constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s March ballot were rejected. These included measures on specialty courts, tax reforms, juvenile prosecution, and judicial vacancies. Gov. Jeff Landry expressed disappointment but reaffirmed his commitment to improving opportunities in the state. Opponents, including Congressman Troy Carter and the Louisiana Democratic Party, celebrated the rejection, calling it a victory for fairness and youth justice. Advocates for youth justice celebrated the rejection of Amendment 3, emphasizing the need for investment in community support over incarceration. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry acknowledged the result but remained committed to tax reform.

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Louisiana voters overwhelmingly reject all four constitutional amendments | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-29 20:32:00

(The Center Square) — Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected four proposed constitutional amendments which aimed to reshape the state’s approach to justice, juvenile crime, taxation, and judicial elections. Each amendment was rejected by more than 60% of voters.

“This was a “primal scream” kind of vote, driven by robust Democratic EV turnout that I’m not seeing being offset by a strong GOP Election Day vote,” John Couvillon, an award-winning pollster, said in a post on X. 

“Although we are disappointed in tonight’s results, we do not see this as a failure. We realize how hard positive change can be to implement in a state that is conditioned for failure,” Gov. Jeff Landry said in a statement. “We will continue working to give our citizens more opportunities to keep more of their hard-earned money and provide a better future for Louisianians. This is not the end for us, and we will continue to fight to make the generational changes for Louisiana to succeed.” 

Amendment 1: Expanded Court Powers and Specialty Courts

Voters rejected a measure expanding the Louisiana Supreme Court’s disciplinary authority over out-of-state attorneys and allowing lawmakers to establish specialized trial courts that cross district lines. The amendment followed controversy over mass hurricane lawsuits filed by an out-of-state law firm and was challenged in court earlier this month. Amendment 1 was rejected by over 170,000 votes.

Amendment 2: Sweeping Fiscal Overhaul

Amendment 2, which would have rewrote Article VII of the Louisiana Constitution, was rejected by over 150,000 votes. The 100+ page overhaul includes capping state spending growth, consolidating reserve funds, shifting nearly $2 billion from education savings accounts to pay down retirement debt, and phasing out business inventory taxes. It has been a cornerstone of Landry’s tax reform agenda. 

Amendment 3: Adult Prosecution for Juveniles

This amendment would allow lawmakers to expand the list of crimes for which minors can be tried as adults without another constitutional vote. Authored by Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek and opposed by youth justice advocates who argue the current list is already broad enough, Amendment 3 saw the most resounding rejection−a margin of over 180,000.

Amendment 4: Judicial Election Timing Fix

A technical amendment to align special judicial election timing with Louisiana’s soon-to-be closed-party primary system was rejected by over 120,000. Supporters say it prevents logistical issues when filling judicial vacancies; opponents said the change was minor and could have been handled by statute. It was the only measure not subject to a legal challenge.

 

 

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