SUMMARY: The weather forecast for New Orleans indicates warm temperatures, fog, and scattered rain as Halloween approaches. Heavy showers are observed in areas like the West Bank, Mid-City, and the North Shore, with rainfall estimates exceeding four inches in parts of Mississippi and over two inches elsewhere. A stationary front is causing persistent rain, with additional storms expected. Tomorrow’s forecast suggests continued showers and a chance of isolated storms, with highs in the 70s. However, the weekend is anticipated to be sunnier and drier, with only a 40% chance of rain, along with the potential for upcoming storm systems in the Caribbean.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie tracks the rain that was out Thursday evening the gives a short range forecast on where it’s headed, then gets into the high resolution forecast with when and where rain is likeliest Friday, how warm it will be, and then a focus on the weekend forecast with rain chances and high temperatures. Then takes a look at the forecast into next week with when the next likeliest round of rain will be and how long this lates summer warmth lasts. Finally, ends with the seven day forecast showing what’s up for the weekend and through much of next week with rain chances, the cloud forecast, along with the highs and lows for each day.

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SUMMARY: In Louisiana, voters will decide on an amendment on November 5. It mandates that federal funds from Outer Continental Shelf renewable energy go into the coastal protection and restoration fund, which supports vital projects against coastal erosion. Opponents argue it may affect funding for healthcare and education. Meanwhile, the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana is encouraging online fundraising to assist with meals during the holiday season. In El Dorado, a peace pole is being established in memory of victims from a recent shooting at Mad Butcher Supermarket. Additionally, the weather forecast includes potential storms with gusty winds for Halloween.

Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: Oct. 31, 2024

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SUMMARY: A Louisiana task force recently convened to address critical healthcare gaps for patients with complex chronic diseases, particularly in rural areas where 15% of the population faces higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and tobacco use. The task force, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health, aims to develop training for healthcare providers due to the current lack of standards affecting care quality. They also highlighted challenges in managing conditions like sickle cell disease and stressed the importance of sustainable funding for these initiatives. Workforce shortages in rural areas further complicate efforts to improve healthcare access.

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