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The Nation's Weather
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,09/26/24-3:30AM , 46 Reads
The Nation's Weather for Friday, September 27, 2024

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

Helene can bring flooding and isolated tornadoes to southern

Virginia and central and eastern North Carolina tomorrow.

Flooding and power outages can occur in the North Carolina
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This June 2023 image provided by Pelagic Research Services shows remains of the Titan submersible on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. (Pelagic Research Services via AP)

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NASA, Boeing describe limited roles despite Titan's owner touting aerospace ties
By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press
Thu,09/26/24-12:12AM , 85 Reads
OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush said the carbon fiber hull used in an experimental submersible that imploded was developed with help of NASA and aerospace manufacturers, but a NASA official said Thursday that the agency had little inv
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This booking photo provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections shows Emmanuel Littlejohn, Feb. 8, 2023. (Oklahoma Department of Corrections via AP, File)

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Oklahoma executes a man for a 1992 killing despite board recommending his life be spared
By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press
Thu,09/26/24-12:07AM , 77 Reads
McALESTER, Okla.
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Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
By KATE PAYNE AND HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH - Associated Press
Thu,09/26/24-12:04AM , 106 Reads
CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla.
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Today's Weather

Franklinton, 70438, LA

Realtime Radar

Current Temp

70°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 74°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 82%
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
Moon Rise: 10:55 AM
Moon Set: 12:59 AM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Hourly Forecast

7-Day Forecast

Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather.