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Friday 5 AM Tropical Update: Tropical development possible in Caribbean Sea first week of November
SUMMARY: In the tropics, activity is increasing as a couple of features near Puerto Rico may develop over the next week. Another zone could develop as well, potentially leading to moisture moving towards the Gulf by the weekend. While there is currently no concern for a significant hurricane in New Orleans, the situation remains fluid. After experiencing a dry October, some rainfall is expected, though the weekend should be mostly dry. The warm weather will persist, and remember to set clocks back one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m., with sunset around 5:15 p.m. next week looks warm with little rain anticipated.
Tropical development is possible in the Caribbean Sea in the first week of November. Models are all over the place when it comes to forecasts because it is far out in time from now. Expect big changes in the model outcomes in the following days. Therefore, don’t put stock in any singular model runs that may pop up on social media because it is simply too far out to know that level of detail at this point.
Typically, systems that form this late in this season move toward the Caribbean Islands and eventually out into the open Atlantic Ocean. There’s no guarantee it will follow this trend, so be sure to stay tuned for the latest updates. The next name on the list is Patty. What is definitely known is that no impacts are expected for the Gulf Coast over the next week. Hurricane season officially ends on November 30th.
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New Orleans Weather: Chilly this weekend before a warm-up Monday
SUMMARY: Good morning! It’s a chilly Saturday, marking the first official day of winter with temperatures near freezing, especially on the North Shore. Residents should prepare for cold mornings and pleasant afternoons in the coming days, with gradual warming into the 70s by Christmas. A small craft advisory is in effect due to choppy lake conditions. While low temperatures will hover around freezing through Monday, expect lows in the 50s by Christmas morning. Overall, a sunny and mild forecast with minimal rain is anticipated, making for a lovely holiday weekend. Enjoy this gorgeous weather!
The weekend will see some freezing temperatures on the Northshore before temperatures warm up by Monday.
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Report: LDH pulling back on vaccine push
SUMMARY: Anonymous employees from the Louisiana Health Department claim that leadership has instructed them not to promote COVID-19 and flu vaccines anymore. A report from NPR cites four employees who were told to cease social media posts, vaccine events, and press releases about vaccination encouragement due to a re-evaluation of messaging as the pandemic evolves. The health department did not confirm specifics but acknowledged the change in approach. Experts warn that this shift may lead to decreased vaccination rates during a time when Louisiana is experiencing high flu cases, potentially increasing illness and mortality rates. Vaccines remain available and free through various local channels.
Anonymous employees say the state health department is pulling back on telling people to get vaccinated. That’s according to a report published by NPR on Friday.
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Gambling revenue grows as mobile sports betting catches heat over social costs | Louisiana
SUMMARY: In 2024, Louisiana’s casinos generated $791.8 million in tax revenue, with mobile sports wagering contributing over $50 million. The industry faces challenges, including a failed proposal to increase online sports betting taxes from 15% to 51%. The casino sector, worth $7.62 billion, supports 44,000 jobs and draws significant out-of-state revenue. However, critics like Kathleen Benfield and Peter Robins-Brown argue that mobile gambling fosters addiction, leads to societal harm, and drains wealth from residents. Despite these concerns, the industry remains a major economic contributor, including taxes from casinos, hotels, and other services.
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