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Monday 12 PM Tropical Update: Debby makes landfall, new tropical wave possible
SUMMARY: A tropical wave is currently near the Lesser Antilles and is expected to remain weak for the next couple of days. By midweek, it will be near Jamaica, with a better chance of organizing as it approaches the Yucatan and southern Gulf by the weekend. While there’s uncertainty about its potential path toward the northern Gulf, steering currents will be monitored closely. The heat will persist this week, with record high temperatures before moderating to the mid-90s over the weekend. Marine conditions in the Gulf are choppy today but are expected to improve by tomorrow and Wednesday.
Hurricane Debby is making landfall in the Big Bend of Florida as a category 1 storm. It will bring a major flood threat up the East Coast this week. The storm will slow down to a crawl over the next few days leading to catastrophic flooding for areas in Georgia and the Carolinas. Some spots near Charleston could pick up over two feet of rain.
The National Hurricane Center is highlighting another spot farther out in the Atlantic Ocean. They give it a low chance of development in the next seven days.
We have lots of time to watch this one. Long-range models are handling it differently. The European model keeps it weak and eventually moves it into Mexico. The GFS model brings it toward Florida by late next weekend. We will see, but it appears the high-pressure system keeping us so hot this week may still be parked over us next weekend. This would likely protect us from any potential tropical threats.
SUMMARY: In Southeast Louisiana, fried turkeys are a Thanksgiving tradition, but safety is crucial. To ensure a safe deep-frying experience, it’s important to use a completely thawed turkey to avoid oil splattering, which can lead to fires. A general guideline for thawing is one day for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey; for instance, a 16-pound turkey requires four days to fully thaw. Additionally, always turn off the fryer before lowering the turkey and never leave it unattended during the cooking process.
Fried turkey’s are a longtime staple on thanksgiving tables- especially here in Louisiana.
SUMMARY: Governor Jeff Landry has announced a significant investment of nearly $1.4 billion to enhance Broadband connectivity across Louisiana. This funding is part of the Broadband Equity Access Deployment Program and aims to expand fiber optic infrastructure to approximately 140,000 locations, benefiting 100,000 households, 35,000 small businesses, and 4,000 community institutions like schools and hospitals. Two local companies, Swift Fiber and Rev, will receive $450 million to support this initiative, which includes building predominantly underground lines for increased resilience against hurricanes and storms. The project is expected to create 8,000 to 10,000 new jobs in the state.
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El Dorado Police Department finds a suspect wanted for terroristic threat
SUMMARY: An elderly man in El Dorado has been charged with terroristic threatening after allegedly threatening a neighbor’s life. Police responded to the incident on North Parkway Drive, where the victim reported that the suspect threatened to shoot her. When officers attempted to engage with the suspect, residents were uncooperative. Tensions escalated, leading the police to deploy tear gas to evacuate the home for safety, despite the suspect being absent. Community members expressed outrage over police treatment, citing racially biased practices and damage done during the incident. The suspect, Steven Willis, was arrested later and charged accordingly.
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