SUMMARY: Residents of Jefferson Parish recently received concerning letters from the water department, indicating their water service lines may contain lead. While the letter does not confirm the presence of lead, the parish is implementing a project mandated by the EPA to identify and address lead pipes. Chronic lead exposure poses serious health risks, especially for children and pregnant women. To check your pipes, use a magnet and penny; if the penny scratches easily and the magnet doesn’t stick, it may be lead. It’s advisable to use lead-specific filters for drinking water until further assessments are conducted.

If you live in Jefferson Parish, you may have just gotten a letter from the water department that caused concern. WWL’s Meg Farris reports on what to do about it.

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SUMMARY: Severe weather is expected in the area tonight, particularly from 10 PM to 2 AM, with potential for severe storms and flooding. Current conditions show light rain with pockets of moderate downpours, while the threat of tornadoes exists under active watches. The humidity remains high, contributing to severe weather danger. Tomorrow morning’s flooding risk could lead to several inches of rain, with advisories in effect until noon. While temperatures remain in the 70s and 80s, a significant temperature drop and the possibility of frost will occur by midweek, shifting to lower 60s by Thursday and Friday.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie tracks and times storms tonight breaking down when they’ll arrive where you are and what the risks will be from possible severe storms and flooding, then takes focuses in on the colder air coming in showing you when the cold air arrives, how cold you’ll get, and how long it will last, then finishes up with a seven day forecast.

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SUMMARY: San Antonio International Airport has introduced advanced parking technology, becoming the first airport in the nation to implement such innovations ahead of a busy Thanksgiving travel season. Developed by Metropolis, the system allows travelers to park without traditional check-in or check-out processes, using license plate recognition for seamless entry and exit. Travelers can enroll their vehicles online, receiving notifications upon arrival. Additionally, an innovative bag check service is available in the parking garage, enabling passengers to drop off luggage before heading to the terminal. This service is available for select airlines and requires passengers to arrive two hours before their flights.

San Antonio International Airport passengers will now be able to experience expedited check-in services, reserve parking spots, park using a QR code and check bags at the tunnel to bypass airline ticket counters.

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