Amber Wheeler

New Orleans, United States

Meteorologist at WVUE-TV (New Orleans, LA)

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Isolated storms for Thursday with a bigger threat arriving Friday

6 days ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - While Thursday won’t be as stormy, we’re in the middle of an active weather pattern that takes us into Mother’s Day weekend. Thursday will be warmer with afternoon highs in the lower 80s. A few showers and thunderstorms may impact the south shore and coastal Mississippi. There’s a low-end severe and flood threat for today with any storm that may move through. A bigger storm threat arrives Friday as a Gulf low enters Southeast Louisiana. Widespread rain and storms are possible.
A dry start to the week before a multi-day flood threat arrives

1 week ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The dry and pleasant forecast will take us into the new work week. But flooding rains move back in very soon. Monday will be mostly sunny with low humidity as highs warm to the lower 80s. Tuesday will begin our stormy stretch. A warm front will move in, allowing for pop-up afternoon storms. They’ll become much more widespread over the next several days. Multiple rounds of rain and storms will move through between Tuesday and Thursday.
A passing cold front brings a brief drop in humidity for a few days

1 week ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A cold front is sweeping through the area today, bringing much drier and cooler conditions for a few days. But another multi-day storm threat is in the forecast for the next work week. A few isolated storms are still possible this afternoon, but most of us will remain dry. The front will completely move through this evening, ushering in drier air. Sunday will start cooler in the 50s and 60s with afternoon highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s under sunny skies.
Strong to severe storms arrive later Friday and linger into Saturday

1 week ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - While most of Friday should remain dry, an increased severe threat arrives this evening and will linger into Saturday morning. Storms will be isolated through this afternoon. A few heavy downpours and lightning are possible. However, a larger batch of scattered storms will arrive on the Northshore by this evening - more than likely around 7 pm - 8 pm.
Storm chances ramp up through Saturday

1 week ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A stormier pattern is set for the week’s second half and parts of Jazz Fest. A line of storms is already moving in this morning and will bring scattered showers and storms. A few heavy downpours, gusty winds, and lightning will be possible. Storms will subside this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds as highs return to the mid-80s. But the forecast gets busier as we head into the weekend.
A dry Wednesday before storm chances ramp up for Jazz Fest

2 weeks ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—We’re in the middle of a very warm and humid week. But the pattern soon shifts to a stormy one, with the possibility of cooler temperatures and lower humidity on the horizon. Expect Wednesday to warm to the mid-80s with a mix of sun and clouds. We’ll stay dry today, with rain chances back for Thursday. An upper-level disturbance will send a complex of storms headed in our direction on Thursday.
Well above normal highs will start the new work week

2 weeks ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - We are warm and humid with little rain until the second half of the week. Expect highs on Monday to warm to the upper 80s. As a ridge of high pressure strengthens over us, it’ll promote sunshine and mainly dry conditions. The humidity sticks around, so expect the heat index to climb to the upper 80s and lower 90s. A mix of sun and clouds for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs returning to the mid-80s.
Temperature records may fall on Sunday

2 weeks ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Very warm temperatures are ahead as new record highs may be set. Sunday’s highs will soar to the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. Reaching 90 degrees would break the record high of 89 set in 1987. The feels-like temperature will be in the lower to mid-90s. While we’ll see mostly sunny skies, an isolated chance for a shower or storm is possible, especially on the Northshore. Expect well above normal highs to continue Monday through Wednesday.
A warm and humid festival weekend

2 weeks ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - We’re heading into a warm, humid weekend with isolated storm chances to watch out for. Expect a mix of sun and clouds Friday with an isolated afternoon storm. Highs return to the mid-80s with a light southeasterly breeze. A building ridge will increase our warmth over the weekend. Highs will be in the mid-80s Saturday with another isolated storm chance. The chances for storms are so small that you have a decent chance at not even seeing a drop.
Isolated storms for the start of Jazz Fest

2 weeks ago | fox8live.com | Amber Wheeler

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Storm chances stick around for a few days before possible record heat. A few isolated storms are possible today as several upper-level disturbances continue to move through the region. While the Storm Prediction Center has not issued a severe threat, this is the time of year when heat and humidity can make an isolated storm strengthen to damaging levels. Storm coverage for both Thursday and Friday is around 30%, which means you still have a good chance of staying dry.