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UPDATED RAINFALL FORECAST FOR OVERNIGHT TONIGHT:
After looking over the latest computer model data; I'm now calling for a 40% chance of scattered showers and t-storms beginning around 2AM and lasting possibly through 8AM on Monday due to a t-storm complex ongoing in Texas. Also from influence from our "cool" front, still set to sweep through by Monday morning!
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SEVERAL LOCATIONS ACROSS OUR REGION HIT 100 DEGREES today on Sunday 8-16-2020!
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Looking forward to the lower humidity days beginning on Monday!
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Good evening! Here are lows for this Sunday night into Monday morning and highs on Monday afternoon to kick off the new work and school week across our region! A "cool" front is sweeping through overnight tonight into Monday morning, leading to LESS HUMIDITY during the day on Monday! More details tonight after hockey on NBC!
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RADAR MONITORING: A thunderstorm complex is quickly pushing south/southwestward across the state of Mississippi this evening and I believe that eastern zones of Central Louisiana will see some impacts to these t-storms later this evening.
Lots of lightning occurring.
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WEATHER ALERT: Severe t-storm warning out for Beauregard parish until 7:45PM this evening. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter sized hail is possible in this t-storm. This particular cell is pushing off to the southwest at 10 mph. Please stay indoors until conditions improve.
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WEATHER ALERT: Severe t-storm warning out for portions of Beauregard and Vernon parishes until 6:45PM this evening. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter sized hail is possible with these t-storms. Stay indoors in these areas until conditions improve.
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#LSU basketball lands 3-star shooting guard from IMG Academy.
#LSU basketball lands 3-star shooting guard from IMG Academy.
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WEATHER ALERT: We've got a severe t-storm warning out until 6PM for portions of Beauregard and Vernon parishes. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter sized hail is possible with this t-storm. It is pushing off to the south at 15 mph. Stay indoors until conditions improve.
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WEATHER AWARENESS: Happy Sunday y'all! Not only are we continuing to track these VERY HOT temperatures but we are also tracking the possibility of some severe weather through this evening. Damaging winds and hail are possible with any t-storms that may develop. I hope you are staying hydrated!
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ICYMI: As school districts work to limit the spread of COVID-19, there are steps parents can take to keep their kids safe.
An infectious disease expert recommends parents sanitize and disinfect five items when their children return home from school.
ICYMI: Since the incident, the entire family has adjusted to a new normal, including therapy four days a week for Drake so that he can meet his goal to walk at his high school graduation two years from now.
An Avoyelles parish mom is sharing her family's story and advocating for gun safety in a Facebook group she created after her son was paralyzed in a gun accident.
#UPDATE 137,918 cases (+1,253) reported in the state. 4,384 deaths (+77) reported. Rapides Parish has 3,472 cases (+25) and 127 deaths (+4).
COVID-19 updates in Central Louisiana
ICYMI: During the coronavirus pandemic, school resource officers are more important than ever before. Along with physical safety, now health is another priority.
During the coronavirus pandemic, school resource officers are more important than ever before.
ICYMI: United Ways across Louisiana have released their bi-annual ALICE report assessing poverty levels for families.
The number of low paying jobs is increasing and the number of high paying jobs is decreasing.
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Please be careful outdoors on Sunday, especially during the hours of 10AM through 8PM due to the HEAT!
ROBERT TRUMP dies at 71. The President's younger brother had been hospitalized in New York.
President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, a businessman known for an even keel that seemed almost incompatible with the family name, died Saturday night after being hospitalized in New York, the president said in a statement.
MARKSVILLE'S SEASON PREVIEW
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW: Marksville expects a big year from their returning starters.
"We lost a lot of good skilled players," JT Dunbar, Marksville's head football coach explained. "We are going to lean on our defense."
#WATCH for details
KALB Weather
WEATHER ALERT: We have a severe t-storm warning out until 9:45PM for portions of Vernon and Beauregard parishes. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter sized hail is possible in this warned area. Stay indoors in these areas until conditions improve.
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Good evening! Here are lows on this Saturday night into Sunday morning and highs on Sunday afternoon across our region. A VERY MUGGY night is ahead for us; leading to a VERY HOT and HUMID afternoon on Sunday afternoon. Please take the necessary precautions outdoors tomorrow during the late morning through the early evening hours. Stay cool everyone! Another update coming up tonight on NBC after Hockey!
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ELECTION RESULTS: The polls have closed for the Louisiana General Municipal election. Find results here.
Louisiana voters headed to the polls to cast their ballot in the August 15 Municipal General Election.
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SUNDAY'S FORECAST: A very HOT and HUMID day is in store for the second half of our weekend across Central Louisiana! Similar conditions to our Saturday (today); very hot temperatures and rain chances remaining possible. Stay hydrated!
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GOT SATURDAY NIGHT PLANS? Well, I hope you are near a pool or a air conditioner! A hot evening ahead with low rain chances remaining possible.
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ICYMI: After a few months’ delay, due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, KALB and Hixson Autoplex were able to celebrate the outstanding teachers in the 2019-2020 “Golden Apple” class.
KALB and Hixson Autoplex celebrate the outstanding teachers in the 2019-2020 “Golden Apple” class.
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WEATHER ALERT: Severe t-storm warning is in effect until 3PM for Concordia/Catahoula parishes of NE Cenla. 60 mph wind gusts and penny sized hail is possible with this t-storm. It is pushing off to the south at 20 mph. Do not travel in these areas until conditions improve.
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WEATHER ALERT: We've got a severe t-storm warning out for portions of Concordia parish (NE Cenla) and Adams county in MS until 1:45PM. 60 mph wind gusts and quarter sized hail is possible with this t-storm as it pushes off to the southeast at 15 mph. Please stay indoors in the warned area until conditions improve.
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ICYMI: One Alexandria man wants to restore peace in the community. He wants to use his story to reach back to the youth and keep them on the right track.
Rev. Clarence Reed explains how a history of bad decisions caused him to spend time in prison, and how he later turned his life around for the better. Now, he wants to make sure kids do not repeat his mistakes.
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Congratulations to Holy Savior Menard’s Aly Jo Warren on winning a National Championship in the girls pole vault
📸: Shelley Deville Warren
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#NEW New Orleans Pelicans fire head coach Alvin Gentry.
#NEW New Orleans Pelicans fire head coach Alvin Gentry.
#BREAKING
#BREAKING: The New Orleans Pelicans have fired Alvin Gentry after five seasons with the team
ICYMI: To adapt to the virtual setting, experts say it’s important to make sure students are still interacting with their peers as much as possible.
Online education can bring on stress and anxiety for some students and teachers simply because it’s a new way of learning.
ICYMI: “Our schools look a little different this year,” says registered nurse Jessie Zabasky.
School nurses are on the front lines of keeping students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Heat Advisory in effect for parts of Cenla
Tyler discusses multiple weather topics!
Pres. Donald Trump holds briefing at White House.
A look at Tropical Storm Josephine!
#WATCH: Inside Education with Steven Maxwell. We take a look at reopening schools during the pandemic. We talk with Grant Parish Superintendent Paxton Teddlie, Louisiana College President Rick Brewer and Jamarcus Fitzpatrick joins us to talk about who is and isn't playing sports right now.
THE JOUSTMASTER Lonnie McDonald - the world champion Joust player, is at Wayback’s Arcade in Pineville right now. McDonald is on a quest to get a perfect score on 250 Joust arcade machines across the country. McDonald is about halfway through at Wayback’s and has 4 more to stops to go on the tour. We’ll hear from him at 6.
#WATCH Gov. John Bel Edwards will be providing updates on COVID-19 in Louisiana at 2:30 p.m.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. John Bel Edwards holds a press conference on COVID-19.
Tyler discusses a number of weather topics on this Thursday afternoon!
Heat Advisory for parts of the area!
Rain chances increase Wednesday
#WATCH Gov. Edwards will be providing updates on COVID-19 in Louisiana at 2:30 p.m.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Edwards holds a press conference on COVID-19.
Happening Now: GPSO is holding a press conference on a murder case that they just obtained a warrant for. FBI and ATF agents, as well as APD and State Police, are there as well.
A little on the hot and humid side Tuesday
Here is a look at some of the back to school photos viewers sent in to us today! Upload our own photos here: https://www.kalb.com/2020/08/10/submit-photos-back-to-school/
Pres. Trump resumes briefing after shooting outside of White House.
Pres. Trump holds briefing at the White House
Humidity increases a bit this weekend
Pres. Donald Trump holds news conference in Bedminster, NJ
Tyler discusses about our upcoming weekend forecast!
Temperatures and humidity bump up a bit
#WATCH: KALB is taking an in-depth look at back to school during the pandemic. Steven Maxwell hosts "Inside Education" every Thursday for an inside look at how educators are preparing for students coming back to the classroom. Avoyelles Parish Superintendent, Blaine Dauzat, joins us tonight to answer questions. What would you like to know? Comment your questions below.
Gov. John Bel Edwards is holding a press conference to discuss the latest information on COVID-19 in Louisiana.
Slight rain chances over the next few days.
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