A grant program aimed at improving the quality of roof construction in Louisiana could begin accepting applications in October, creating an avenue for homeowners to get modest discounts on their property insurance.
Weather Alert
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values from 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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- Humidity: 86%
- Feels Like: 94°
- Heat Index: 94°
- Wind: 8 mph
- Wind Chill: 83°
- UV Index: 11
- Sunrise: 05:58:52 AM
- Sunset: 08:02:46 PM
- Dew Point: 78°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High near 95F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. Low 81F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 97F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Weather Alert
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values from 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:58:52 AM
Sunset: 08:02:46 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: SW @ 17 mph
UV Index: 11
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 81F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:58:58 AM
Sunset: 08:03:05 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: SW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 11
Friday Night
Generally fair. Low 81F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 47%
Sunrise: 05:59:06 AM
Sunset: 08:03:23 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: W @ 11 mph
UV Index: 11
Saturday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 79F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:59:15 AM
Sunset: 08:03:40 PM
Humidity: 65%
Wind: SW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Low near 80F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 47%
Sunrise: 05:59:25 AM
Sunset: 08:03:56 PM
Humidity: 65%
Wind: SW @ 15 mph
UV Index: 11
Monday Night
Variable clouds with thunderstorms, especially during the evening. Low 77F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 44%
Sunrise: 05:59:36 AM
Sunset: 08:04:11 PM
Humidity: 68%
Wind: WSW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 11
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 77F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 51%
Sunrise: 05:59:48 AM
Sunset: 08:04:24 PM
Humidity: 68%
Wind: WSW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 10 Very High
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Low 78F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
LATEST WEATHER HEADLINES
- BY ROSHAUN HIGGINS | Staff writer
- Updated
A heat advisory was issued Wednesday by the National Weather Service for much of southeast Louisiana, including New Orleans.
- BY MARTHA SANCHEZ | SUN HERALD
Scientists are creating a radar that observes storms with new intensity and precision, the National Science Foundation announced this month. The hope, researchers said, is that the technology will transform the future of forecasting — before hurricanes and tropical cyclones get worse.
- BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer
Temperatures soared in southeast Louisiana on Wednesday, leading the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory and local organizations to urge people to take precautions.
- BY ROSHAUN HIGGINS | Staff writer
Temperatures in New Orleans will reach near-record highs this week -- and the feels-like temperature could even climb to 110 degrees. As Kendall Roy so memorably put it, stay hydrated.