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Wednesday 5 AM Tropical Update: Milton to make landfall as cat 4

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2024-10-09 05:02:23

SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton remains a powerful category 5 storm with sustained winds of 160 mph, expected to make landfall in Florida tonight as a category 4 hurricane. It is moving northeast at 14 mph, predicted to impact areas from Tampa to Orlando with severe wind, storm surge of 10 to 15 feet, and heavy rainfall. Hurricane Hunters report the storm is still strong, although it may lose intensity. The storm’s path is being closely monitored, with potential impacts reaching as far north as Daytona Beach. After the storm passes, conditions will improve in Florida with a cool front expected next week.

Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Category 5 hurricane Wednesday morning. The storm is expected to make landfall on the west side of Florida late Wednesday night as a major hurricane. It will bring life-threatening storm surge up to 15 feet along with damaging winds. The landfall location will likely be somewhere from Tampa Bay down through Sarasota.

Upper-level winds will increase over Milton today, knocking the intensity of winds down, but unfortunately, the surge is coming regardless of the category of the hurricane. The worst impacts will be felt Wednesday evening into the early morning hours on Thursday.

Hurricane Milton peaked Monday afternoon as a powerful category 5 storm with winds of 180 mph and minimum pressure of 897 mb. This makes it one of the top 5 most strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin.

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Louisiana Congressional seats cost less in 2024 election cycle | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square – 2024-11-14 07:00:00

SUMMARY: In Louisiana’s recent congressional elections, five incumbents faced poorly-funded opponents, leading to a decline in average campaign expenditures. The Federal Election Commission tracks financial activity from January 1 until mid-October. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise received $13.5 million and spent $14.3 million, lower than previous cycles. Rep. Troy Carter raised $1.8 million and spent $1.4 million, also down from 2022. U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins maintained stable spending patterns, while House Speaker Mike Johnson’s financial activity saw a significant boost, raising $17.4 million. Voter turnout was notably down in 2024, reflecting a broader trend alongside decreased campaign spending.

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Chilly mornings today and tomorrow

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-11-14 04:55:38

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Justin Horn reports a chilly morning in San Antonio, with temperatures around 50°F after a front passed overnight. Highs will reach 79°F today. Tomorrow will be cooler, with mid-40s in the morning, followed by low humidity. As the weekend approaches, temperatures will rise, hitting 81°F on Saturday and 83°F on Sunday, with a chance of late showers. A front on Monday will bring windy conditions and possibly a thunderstorm, cooling temperatures back into the 70s. A stronger front is expected by Wednesday, potentially dropping temperatures into the 60s.

More cold fronts head our way next week.

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Judge blocks implementation of Ten Commandments law, Murrill promises to appeal | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 16:39:00

SUMMARY: A federal judge blocked Louisiana’s law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms, citing constitutional concerns. Judge John deGravelles issued a preliminary injunction, halting Gov. Jeff Landry’s House Bill 71, which mandates the displays pending a final court ruling. The judge ruled the law unconstitutional, noting its “overtly religious” purpose and similarity to a 1980 Supreme Court case that struck down a similar Kentucky law. The state plans to appeal the decision. Critics argued it infringed on students’ First Amendment rights, while the state contended the law could be implemented constitutionally as a historical reference. The case will be reviewed by the 5th Circuit Court.

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