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Majority Leader Scalise faces few challengers in race for eighth term | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Jacob Mathews | – 2024-10-30 13:24:00

SUMMARY: As election day approaches, U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La, the race for ‘s 1st Congressional District seat, seeking his eighth consecutive win. Scalise, in Louisiana since 1996, has been a prominent GOP figure since becoming majority leader in 2014. He faces his most challengers since 2018, Randall Arrington, a retired naval aviator, and Ross Shales, an insurance agency owner, both lacking prior political experience. Other candidates include Democrat Mel Manuel and unaffiliated Frankie Hyers. Scalise has significantly outspent opponents, raising approximately $13.5 million, while Manuel, with over $60,000 raised, supports LGBTQ rights.

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Storms ending tonight, cooler and less humid tomorrow

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-11-04 22:15:34

SUMMARY: Showers and storms are expected to end tonight, with rain chances decreasing throughout the night to 30% by early morning. Tomorrow is predicted to be dry and cloudy, starting at 63ยฐF and reaching a high of 75ยฐF by 4 PM, making for good weather on election day. Low humidity is for Wednesday, with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s and an afternoon high near 80ยฐF. Rain chances return Thursday (60%) and Friday (40%) with a cold front arriving Friday, but cooler, fall-like weather is anticipated for the , with mornings in the 50s and afternoons in the 70s.

Two cold fronts impacting San Antonio this .

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Monday 5PM Tropical Update: Rafael heads to the Gulf of Mexico

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-11-04 17:55:52

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Raphael has formed in the of Mexico, with winds at 45 mph. Conditions in the Gulf in November are less favorable for intensification to peak , leading to expectations of weakening as the storm progresses. It is currently improving organization as it moves towards Western Cuba, where it may strengthen briefly. The future track of the storm remains uncertain, with models suggesting differing paths towards the Gulf Coast. However, strong wind shear and dry conditions are anticipated to hinder further intensification, possibly resulting in rapid weakening before landfall.

WWL Chief Meteorologist Chris Franklin is tracking the tropics with the latest on Tropical Storm Rafael for at 5PM on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

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Monday 5PM First Weather: Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Caribbean

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-11-04 17:24:46

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Raphael has formed and is gaining strength, with forecasts indicating it could become a hurricane before reaching and Western Cuba. Meteorologists believe the storm’s path may it toward , but there’s uncertainty about its organization as it approaches the of Mexico due to adverse conditions like dry and cooler waters. Chief meteorologist Chris Franklin noted that, unlike in peak , the risk to appears limited as the storm may weaken significantly before making landfall. More updates on the storm’s trajectory and local weather expectations will follow.

WWL Louisiana Chief Meteorologist with a first look at recently upgraded Tropical Storm Rafael on at 5PM on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

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