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Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Louisiana Weather Podcast — it's Thursday, February 26th. Sixty-six degrees at sunrise. That's warmer than some April mornings. Your overnight low barely budged — held at 65 degrees. We're running ten to fifteen degrees above normal. And this warmth is just getting started. Southeast Louisiana climbs to 76 degrees today under partly sunny skies. Southwest winds gust to 15 miles an hour this afternoon. Up in the Capital Region, you're hitting 78 degrees. A stray shower could pop around midday, but most of you stay dry. Northwest Louisiana takes the prize. Shreveport hits 81 degrees this afternoon. A weak front arrives this evening with a slight chance of showers before 9 P.M. Tonight's when it gets interesting. That front slides through and brings rain statewide. Southeast Louisiana sees showers between midnight and 5 A.M. The Capital Region gets a window of rain around 4 A.M. Patchy fog develops toward morning. Lows settle in the low to mid 60s south. Northwest Louisiana cools to 53 degrees behind that front. Friday stays warm with highs in the upper 70s. Keep the umbrella handy. Showers and thunderstorms linger, especially in the morning. The weekend looks fantastic. High pressure builds in with sunny skies Saturday and Sunday. Highs climb into the upper 70s to low 80s. Next week stays warm with highs near 80 degrees through Wednesday. Our next real rain chance holds off until midweek. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight each day now. Sunrise at 6:35 this morning. Sunset at 6:02 this evening. Spring equinox is just three weeks out. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Louisiana Weather Podcast — it's Wednesday, February 25th. You woke up to 51 degrees. That's not a typo — we skipped straight past winter and landed in early April. Down in Southeast Louisiana, you bottomed out at 53 around 5 A.M. By 4 P.M.? You're hitting 73 degrees under mostly sunny skies. South winds running 5 to 15 miles an hour, just enough to feel pleasant. Tonight settles at 64 under mostly cloudy skies. Head up to the Capital Region and you started at 51 around 5 A.M. By 2 P.M., you're climbing to 74 degrees. Partly sunny with those same gentle south breezes. Tonight drops to 63 degrees. Northwest Louisiana — you're the hot spot today. Low of 55 around 5 A.M., then rocketing to 81 degrees by 4 P.M. Partly sunny with south winds steady around 12 miles an hour, gusting to 50 miles an hour. That's warm enough to make you question your calendar. Tonight eases to 61. Thursday keeps the warmth rolling. Southeast hits 77, Capital Region reaches 78, Northwest tops out at 80. All partly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers. But Thursday night? That's when things get interesting. Showers and thunderstorms move in, especially east of I-55. Expect a quarter to three-quarters of an inch, with coastal areas possibly seeing more. Friday morning starts wet, then clears out. The weekend looks gorgeous. Sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s, lows in the 50s. That pattern holds into early next week — temperatures running well above normal for late February. We're gaining 1 minute and 47 seconds of daylight today. Spring equinox is three weeks out, but honestly? It feels like it's already here. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Louisiana Weather Podcast — it's Tuesday, February 24th. Step outside right now and you'll feel winter taking its final bow. But stick around.. Because Louisiana's about to crank the heat. Down in Southeast Louisiana, you're waking up to a freeze warning — 38 degrees at 5 A.M. Dress warmly for that morning commute. But by 4 P.M.? You'll hit 63 degrees under brilliant sunshine. The winds flip from northeast to south around 11 A.M., like someone switched on the warm air. Tonight stays mild at 51 degrees, then keeps climbing overnight. The Capital Region starts even colder — 33 degrees at 5 A.M. — but rebounds just as fast. You'll reach 63 degrees by 3 P.M. South winds arrive around 10 A.M., pushing overnight lows to 49 degrees.. Then *rising* to 53 by dawn. That's right — temperatures go *up* overnight. Classic Louisiana move. Northwest Louisiana skips the deep freeze, starting at 33 degrees around 6 A.M. Steady south winds at 12 miles an hour shove you to 68 degrees by 4 P.M. Tonight holds at 53 degrees. For the week. Wednesday brings a dramatic warm-up — mid-70s statewide. Southeast and Capital Region both hit 74 degrees. Northwest? A toasty 79 degrees. Thursday flirts with 80 and rain chances arrive by evening. Friday through Monday stays warm — upper 70s to low 80s — with mostly sunny skies. Maybe a stray shower Sunday. Winter's last stand ends today. By Wednesday, we're 32 degrees above normal. And that sunshine? We're gaining nearly 2 minutes of daylight every single day. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Louisiana Weather Podcast — it's Monday, February 23rd. Alright folks, we need to talk fire danger. A Red Flag Warning is up for most of the state today. North winds gusting to 35 miles an hour, humidity dropping to 20 percent — that's tinder-dry air meeting serious wind. Any spark could take off running. Several parishes already have burn bans. And if you're driving through St. Tammany Parish this morning, heads up for dense smoke near Lacombe until around 10 A.M. Visibility's rough out there. Now let's talk temps. We're starting mild — 33 degrees in Baton Rouge, 35 in New Orleans — but tonight? We're diving to freezing. North of I32 degrees and I32 degrees, you might wake up to frost on the windshield Tuesday morning. Here's where it gets wild. By Wednesday, we're flirting with the mid-70s. Thursday could hit 78 degrees in Southeast Louisiana. That's a 40-degree swing in 48 hours. Your closet's about to get a workout. Southeast Louisiana, you're topping out at 55 degrees around 4 P.M. Today. Winds shift northwest around 2 P.M. Tonight drops to 38 degrees by 5 A.M., then you wake up Tuesday to 62. Capital Region, same 55-degree high around 2 P.M., but you're colder tonight — 33 degrees by 5 A.M. Winds go northeast around 10 P.M. Northwest Louisiana, you're coolest this morning at 33, warming to 57 by 5 P.M. Tonight back to 33, with winds shifting northwest around 3 P.M. The week ahead? Tuesday stays sunny, then Wednesday jumps to the mid-70s. Thursday's cold front brings showers and storms — especially south of I-10 — with rain lingering into Friday morning. The weekend bounces back warm and sunny, mid-70s both days. One bright spot: sunrise today is 6:39 A.M. We've gained nearly two minutes of daylight since last week. Spring's coming. Stay safe with those fires today. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Louisiana Weather Podcast — it's Sunday, February 22nd. Winter just kicked the door open and invited itself in. Right now you're at 48 degrees, but don't get comfortable. A cold front is barreling through with winds hitting 20 miles an hour and gusts up to 40. That Wind Advisory runs until 3 PM across Southeast Louisiana and the Capital Region. But here's the real concern — fire danger is critical today. Humidity's dropping to 20 percent, winds are cranking. And the National Weather Service has a Red Flag Warning up statewide. No outdoor burning. Period. One spark today could turn into a nightmare. Down in Southeast Louisiana, you'll hit 58 degrees around 3 PM, but those 40 mile an hour gusts will make it feel raw. Tonight drops to 40 by 5 AM, feeling like 34 with the wind. Monday's high is just 54 — jacket weather for sure. Capital Region tops out at 56 around 1 PM. Tonight you fall to 38 by 4 AM, feeling like 31. Frost is likely Monday morning, so cover those plants. Northwest Louisiana reaches 58 around 3 PM, then plummets to 35 by 5 AM tonight. Cold enough for a light freeze in spots. Looking at the week ahead — Monday starts cold with lows near freezing and highs in the mid 50s. Tuesday warms slightly to the low 60s. Then Wednesday through Friday, we rebound big time into the 70s, a few spots near 80. There's a slight rain chance Thursday and Friday, but nothing heavy. Quick favor — if this helped you plan your day, share it with someone who could use the heads up. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Louisiana Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th. Folks, here's the deal. Louisiana is running two completely different seasons today. Southeast Louisiana woke up feeling like early April. Northwest Louisiana? Still stuck in February's grip. Down in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, you're looking at 69 degrees this afternoon. Light southwest breeze. Skies mostly clear. It's the kind of Saturday where you leave the jacket in the car and regret nothing. Tonight, temperatures ease into the mid 50s. Calm and comfortable. Perfect for a late dinner on the patio. Now drive up to Shreveport and the thermometer tells a different story. Highs only hit 50 degrees today. A light northeast wind keeps things cool enough that you'll want a layer. Skies stay clear, though. Tonight, lows drop into the upper 30s. That's nearly 20 degrees colder than the southeast. Same state, two different wardrobes. Here's what's coming your way this week. The southeast and Capital Region hold onto that warmth through Monday. Highs stay in the upper 60s. Northwest Louisiana plays catch up, climbing back to the mid 50s by Tuesday. A weak front slides through midweek bringing a few clouds, but no rain worth worrying about. By Thursday, the entire state settles into the 60s together. Spring finally wins statewide. Sunrise today at 6:32 A.M. Sunset at 5:20 P.M. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. Air quality sits at moderate, so if you're sensitive, maybe keep that jog short. One more thing. If you're enjoying these morning updates, share us with a friend. Word of mouth keeps this thing going. Bundle up if you're in the northwest. Throw on sunglasses if you're down south. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Louisiana Weather Podcast. It's Friday, February 21st. Folks, Louisiana is running two completely different seasons right now. The south woke up thinking it's May. The north still knows it's February. Here's the deal. Down in Southeast Louisiana, you're hitting 80 degrees today. Eighty. In February. Light south wind around 10 miles an hour, mostly sunny skies. Tonight drops to the mid 60s with just a whisper of a shower possible. Tomorrow? Same story. Another 80 degree day. If you're heading to the French Quarter this weekend, sunscreen beats the jacket. Over in Baton Rouge, it's even warmer. The Capital Region pushes 82 degrees under clear skies. Tonight barely dips into the upper 60s. Saturday brings more of that low 80s warmth. Perfect crawfish boil weather if you ask me. Now drive north on I-49 and watch the thermometer slide. Northwest Louisiana tops out near 65 today. Still above normal for late February, but 17 degrees cooler than Baton Rouge. A light east breeze keeps things moving. Lows tonight settle into the mid 50s with a slight chance of a shower. Tomorrow nudges closer to 70, but the south keeps its warm weather crown. Here's what's coming your way this week. The south stays locked in on warm and dry through the weekend. The north runs a touch cooler with a small chance of showers. Early next week, a weak front drifts through bringing a few extra clouds statewide. Maybe a stray shower. Nothing dramatic. Temperatures hold mild, with highs in the 70s to near 80 for most of Louisiana. Quick note on air quality. It's moderate today, so if you're sensitive, take it easy outdoors. And here's the thing. We're gaining almost 3 minutes of daylight every day now. Sunset at 5:18 this evening. That extra evening light feels earned. One more thing. If this forecast made your morning a little easier, share it with a friend. Word of mouth keeps us going. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Stay safe out there!