SUMMARY: Good Tuesday morning! Today’s forecast shows warm weather with highs reaching 83°F in sunny skies. Morning temperatures start in the 40s, rising to 68°F by 10 a.m. A cold front is expected tonight, bringing gusty winds up to 35 mph and a drop in temperatures. Fire danger will be elevated east of I-35 due to dry air and strong winds. Thursday will be notably chilly with morning temperatures around 39°F in San Antonio and possibly mid-30s in the Hill Country. Warmer weather is anticipated by the weekend, with highs around 74°F on Friday and continuing to rise.

Gusty winds and a high fire danger will exist on Wednesday.

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SUMMARY: A weather update indicates a potential for severe storms in the area, with a primary focus on strong wind gusts, chances of rotation, and flooding risks through tomorrow morning. Doppler radar shows some heavy rain approaching, particularly affecting areas like Paradis and Raceland. A low-level risk for isolated weak tornadoes exists until 2 a.m., while the flooding threat will continue into Tuesday morning. Rainfall amounts may reach up to 4.5 inches, prompting flood watches. Cooler temperatures are expected later in the week, signaling the first potential frost of the season. Drivers are advised to be cautious due to wet road conditions.

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: 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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