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New Orleans Faces Scorching Heatwave, Storm Relief Ahead

7/22/2025

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New Orleans is bracing for a scorching heatwave, with temperatures hitting 96°F and heat indices soaring to a sweltering 112°F on Tuesday and Wednesday. Relief may come with scattered storms expected by Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on three tropical waves, though no immediate threats are on the horizon.

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New Orleans is bracing for a scorching heatwave, with temperatures hitting 96°F and heat indices soaring to a sweltering 112°F on Tuesday and Wednesday. Relief may come with scattered storms expected by Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on three tropical waves, though no immediate threats are on the horizon.