News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Morning Forecast – Wednesday, Oct. 9th
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward reports clear and cool conditions this morning, with temperatures in the mid to lower 50s and some upper 40s in southern Arkansas. A jacket is advisable for outdoor activities. By this afternoon, highs will reach the mid 80s, continuing a warming trend into the weekend. In Florida, Hurricane Milton has intensified to Category 5 and is expected to make landfall south of Tampa tonight, with severe storm surges and winds impacting the area. Locally, dry conditions persist, contributing to ongoing drought, though a possible shift in winds may alleviate some fire hazards by weekend.

A dry airmass remains in place across the ArkLaMiss and will stay in place at least through Friday. By saturday, winds will begin to shift southerly allowing for dewpoints to climb. This will in turn help with the current fire threat due to the very dry conditions. Milton will track east and make landfall in Florida tonight and track eastward into the Atlantic. Our weather pattern changes next week in regard to temperatures. A dry front will arrive Monday dropping temperatures to the mid and lower 70’s for daytime highs by the late part of next week.
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New Orleans Weather: Warm up through Thursday, then another pleasant cool-down arrives for the weeke
SUMMARY: New Orleans weather is set to warm up through Thursday, with temperatures rising into the 80s before a pleasant cool-down this weekend. Currently, temperatures are in the low to mid-50s in the city, with even cooler readings on the Northshore. A little front will pass quietly through the area, bringing some clouds but no rain. The Mississippi River levels are rising due to rain to the north, with a forecasted peak of 16 feet by April 23, just below flood stage. Generally, expect sunny days ahead and chilly mornings, particularly this weekend, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s.

Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford says expect warm weather for the next few days and no rai threats this weekend.
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Crime scene shocks St. Tammany Trace residents as sheriff's investigation continues
SUMMARY: Residents of St. Tammany Trace, Covington, were shocked by a police presence on Tuesday morning due to a shooting incident. The sheriff’s office urged drivers to avoid the area, which is typically quiet. The incident involved a cyclist who was shot in the arm by a man who exited his vehicle and approached him. The cyclist was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Local resident Paul Lewis expressed his concern for safety, emphasizing the need for communication within the community about such events to ensure everyone’s awareness and safety in the neighborhood.

When WWL Louisiana asked deputies for more details, they couldn’t share much but confirmed no fatalities have been reported.
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SAPD: Woman used 87-year-old’s identity to go car shopping
SUMMARY: San Antonio police arrested 41-year-old Cassandra Trevino for using the identity of an 87-year-old woman to seek loans and purchase cars. Between October and February, Trevino allegedly made 46 unauthorized attempts to use the victim’s credit while already out on bond for another fraud case. The community is increasingly aware of schemes targeting seniors, as highlighted by Marian Thomas, a participant at the Blessed Angel Senior Center. Officials emphasize the need for vigilance among family, friends, and financial institutions to protect vulnerable individuals from scams, which are frequently aimed at scamming the elderly.

A woman accused of stealing a local senior’s identity and then using her credit history to go car shopping is facing criminal charges, according to an arrest affidavit.
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