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High pressure will begin moving closer and strengthening as we move into the weekend (Friday) allowing for ample sunshine and once again for temperatures to be on the rise. Light winds could become a little bit stronger after the weekend.

The National Hurricane Center said July 16 it is continuing to monitor an area of low pressure moving across Florida toward the Gulf.

The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday continued to project a medium chance that a system moving over Florida would emerge into the Gulf and develop into the season’s next tropical

This storm is no longer being tracked. Nari was a tropical storm in the North Pacific Ocean Tuesday morning Japan time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said in its latest advisory. Typhoon season is year-round; however, most typhoons form from early July through mid-December.

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman says storms will be around tonight. This is tied to an approaching cold front with a brief cooldown expected on Thursday.

It's a good idea to throw on light clothing, grab your sunglasses and pack some water as you get ready to head out the door Thursday. We'll have sunny skies

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 93L off Florida. Chances for development stand at 40% over the last 48 hours.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 93L off Florida. Chances for development stand at 40% over the next 48 hours.

All of southeast Louisiana is under a flood watch as the WDSU First Warning Weather team continues to monitor impacts from Invest 93-L. Below are the latest models and current conditions in Louisiana.