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Dangerous heat followed by thunderstorms

WGNO 26 New Orleans

Aug 21, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - Highs in the mid to upper 90s today with high humidity. Heat index values will range between 108 and 115 degrees at most. Storms will arrive later into the day…

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Dangerous heat followed by thunderstorms

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