Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 30- October 1, 2025

Devin Lewis (age 29 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Franklinton Police Department. Released Oct. 1, 2025

Jessica Pitre (age 45 with Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud (3 counts), Identity Theft, Forgery (3 counts), Issuing Worthless Checks Under 1000 (3 counts), Theft Less Than 1000 (2 counts), Speeding 11-20 Over Limit, No Drivers License, and Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Lameshia Long (age 30 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Attachment by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $120.00 bond.

Jason Hotard (age 44 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Assault on a School Teacher by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Louella Bagot (age 64 with Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charge of Protective Order Violation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Heather Greer (age 45 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Tisten Powe (age 30 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Sexual Battery/Victim Under 13 YOA by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page. 

Today   Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday   Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday   Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

(shown from left to right)

Disturbance 1.  An area of low pressure may form near the northwestern Bahamas and southern Florida by Saturday. Any additional development is expected to be slow to occur as the system moves northwestward across the Florida Peninsula into the Gulf of America. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Disturbance 2.  Hurricane Imelda is no threat to our area and has passed Bermuda. Swells and high surf from Imelda are expected to affect the east coast of the United States for several days.

Disturbance 3.  Central Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is expected to move off the coast of Africa over the next day or two. Thereafter, this wave is forecast to interact with another disturbance in the eastern tropical Atlantic, and some slow development of the combined feature is possible as the system moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

La. AG Murrill's LBI Arrests Pearl River Man for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material

On September 29, 2025, Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested 33-year-old Christopher Barnhill on Chris Kennedy Road in Pearl River for 16 counts of Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of Thirteen (Felony) and 5 counts of Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of Seventeen (Felony). 

LBI agents initially received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with General Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, the State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Covington Police Department in affiliation with the 22nd Judicial District SVU Task Force.

Barnhill was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail. Bond was set at $200,000.00

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture

In this episode, we show you how farmers in West Carroll Parish came together to harvest for a neighbor after an injury. You’ll also meet Chris Roussel, a jeweler and rancher who used his experience of running a family jewelry business to build 12-Star Ranch and launch a custom beef label. We’ll highlight traditions old and new, see how teachers are bringing agriculture into the classroom, and visit Avery Island for a closer look at the peppers behind a world-famous hot sauce. Plus, this week’s TWILA Boost features a pro quarterback giving back to farmers during harvest. 

Obituary

William "Bill" C. Brown

May 28, 1951 - September 29, 2025

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page. 

Today   Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday   Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday   Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

There are still the same two disturbances today.

3-Year-Old Kidnapped Child Found Safe in Kentwood, Suspect in Custody

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported that kidnapped 3-year-old Christopher Cooper has been found safe and the suspected kidnapper, 49 year-old James Casey Mercier (pictured right) of McComb is in custody. 

At around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) night, the child's mother reported having been in the vehicle with Mercier and her child traveling south on I-55 when they pulled over north of Kentwood at the Welcome Center. When the mother got out of the car to get the child out of the backseat, Mercier took off with the child traveling southbound.

At 11:41 p.m., the TPSO requested the public’s assistance with locating the child and an Amber Alert (shown below) was issued. At 6:01 a.m. on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) morning, the TPSO advised that the child was located sleeping in the back of the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a business in the Kentwood area. At 7:58 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the TPSO advised that Mercer had been taken into custody and is being charged, at this time, with Aggravated Kidnapping.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Teen in Critical Condition After Shooting in Hammond

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) needs the public’s help gathering information about a shooting on Monday (September 29, 2025) in Hammond that has left a teen fighting for his life.

On Monday afternoon, TPSO received a call about shots being fired between two cars in the 13000 block of Miley Niquiporo Road. Shortly after, a call came in about shots being fired at a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 1064 and Rufus Bankston Road.

Initially, in both cases, no injuries were reported. However, just before 4 p.m., an 18-year-old male was brought into a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. That victim remains in critical condition at this time.

While deputies are actively working several leads in this investigation, they are hoping the public can help us identify and locate a vehicle and individual believed to be associated with this case. The vehicle, as seen in the attached picture, is a newer model VW four-door sedan. The driver was a young, white male.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about any of these incidents, which are believed to be connected, to contact the Criminal Investigations Office at 985-902-2088. If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.

LSU AgCenter's Weekly Message

You Can Divide, Plant, and Fertilize Louisiana Irises in the Fall

Many of our perennial flowering plants are putting on a show now or did so earlier in the year. A lot of these plants will become dormant within the next few months, but the leaves of Louisiana irises provide green color in landscape beds through the winter and then flower in the spring.

Iris brevicaulis (zigzag iris), I. giganticaerulea (giant blue iris), I. hexagona (dixie iris), I. fulva (copper iris), Iris x nelsonii (Abbeville iris), and hybrids among these make up the group known as Louisiana irises. They grow well in wet areas and need approximately six hours or more of sun per day for abundant flower production.

Louisiana irises bloom around April in southern Louisiana and are largely dormant in summer and early fall. August through early October is a good time to divide them. While they aren’t always readily available in nurseries during these months, this is also a good time to plant containerized plants.

Louisiana irises spread by rhizomes, and if plants become too crowded, they won’t bloom well. When dividing iris rhizomes, keep the young ones that have leaves emerging from their tips and get rid of old ones.

Prepare soil well prior to planting. These irises are native to sites with relatively high organic matter levels. Plantings will likely benefit from addition of compost or another organic material if the soil is low in organic matter.

Iris rhizomes grow at or just under the soil surface. Cover them with no more than one inch of soil. If planted in water, they can be laid on the soil surface and pinned in place.

Rhizomes can be placed as close as 8 to 10 inches apart. If you’d prefer to keep irises of two varieties separate, you can space them out more. Plants will grow in the direction of the end of the rhizome with leaves.

Unless the irises are planted in water, spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch on top of the soil. This helps prevent sunscald of rhizomes and suppresses weed growth.

Louisiana irises in landscape beds can be fertilized in October, when new growth begins, and again in February. Fertilizer can be applied at a rate of approximately 0.1 pound of actual nitrogen per 100 square feet. Examples of fertilizers and amounts that would provide 0.1 pound nitrogen include 0.75 pound (1.5 cups) 13-13-13, 1 pound (2 cups) 10-10-10, and 1.25 pound (2.5 cups) 8-8-8.

Let me know if you have questions.

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Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson is an Extension Agent with the LSU AgCenter, with horticulture responsibilities in Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes. Contact Mary Helen at mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-277-1850 (Hammond) or 985-839-7855 (Franklinton).

Obituary

Charlotte Ann Reno Catoire

July 22, 1944 - September 28, 2025

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 28-29, 2025

Jennifer Hazelwood (age 40 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $4000.00 bond.

Purvis Provost (age 39 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Michael Burton (age 41 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Michael Greely (age 57 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Billy Thomas (age 49 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Proper Equipment Required, No Drivers License, No Proof of Insurance, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Cheryl Magee (age 45 with New Orleans, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction. No bond set at this time.

Amanda Walsh (age 35 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Jasmine Brown (age 23 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Burglary of Inhabited Dwelling, Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment, and Cruelty to a Juvenile(s) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Aaliyah Conerly (age 30 with Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment and Principals by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Jerry Bickham (age 61 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Battery by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Curtis Chatman (age 63 with Biloxi, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Battery by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page. 

Today   Partly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday   Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday   Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

The same two disturbances are out there today but neither are a threat to our part of the world.

Firearms, Drugs Located at Slidell-area Home

After receiving information indicating illegal drug activity was occurring at a residence in the 100
block of Mirecourt Circle in Slidell, detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Division obtained a warrant to search the home on September 11, 2025. With the assistance of deputies with the STPSO Proactive Enforcement Unit, STPSO Narcotics detectives searched the residence, where they located and seized 38 grams of fentanyl powder, 45 grams of Ecstasy pills containing methamphetamine (separately packaged within 13 bags), 54 grams of crack cocaine (separately packaged within 8 bags), 5 grams of cocaine powder, 54 grams of “green rock” fentanyl, 52 grams of marijuana, one Glock 17 “M” semi-automatic handgun, one Taurus G2C semi-automatic handgun, 8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) gummies, 43 grams of Kratom powder, $2,067 dollars, and assorted drug paraphernalia to include packaging material and scales.

As a result of the investigation, 34-year-old Troy Smith and 21-year-old Dasha Johnson, who both lived at the home, were arrested.

Smith was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on the charges of  L.R.S. 40:967A Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Cocaine) - 2 Counts, L.R.S.  40:967APossession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Fentanyl) - 2 counts, L.R.S. 40:967A Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine), L.R.S. 40:966A Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Marijuana), L.R.S. 14:95 E Illegal Carry of weapon in the presence of a CDS, L.R.S 14:95.1  Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, L.R.S. 40:1041  Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, L.R.S. 14:130.1  Obstruction of Justice, and L.R.S. 40:1023C Drug Paraphernalia.

Johnson was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on the charges of L.R.S. 14:130.1 Obstruction of Justice, L.R.S. 40:1023C Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and L.R.S. 40:966.1 Possession of Kratom.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

House Fire in Village of Sun Claims Two Lives

State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies are investigating a house fire that claimed the lives of a 76-year-old man and a 56-year-old.man on Sunday (September 28, 2025).

St. Tammany Fire Parish Fire Districts 6, 8, 9, and 12 responded to the fire at 3:18 p.m in the 83000 block of Sun Drive in the Village of Sun. St. Tammany Fire District 9 added in a Facebook post that, upon arrival, they found a completely involved house fire.  Due to the extent of the damage, SFM deputies are unsure if the home had a working smoke alarm. 

SFM deputies and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s investigators are working jointly on this investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire.

DPS Principal Assistant Chief Bryan J. Adams encourages all Louisiana residents to ensure their homes are protected with smoke alarms. If you do not have one or need help installing one, the Department’s Operation Save-A-Life program provides free smoke alarms and installation.

(Image shown is from St. Tammany Fire District 9 Facebook post)

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page. 

Today   Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night   Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday   Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tropical Disturbances Today

 There are two disturbances today

Amite Work Release Inmate Sought

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is searching for 51-year-old Christopher Delcambre, a work release inmate who walked away from his assignment at the Florida Parishes Arena Saturday afternoon (September 27, 2025).

Delcambre is described as a white male standing 5’10” and weighing 160 lbs. He was wearing blue pants and a white shirt. Delcambre is behind bars in connection with a drug case as well as a felony theft case out of Hammond. Delcambre has ties to the Abita Springs and Carriere, MS area.

Around 3:30 p.m., Delcambre was brought to the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite for a work assignment alongside TPSO staff. When the task (moving pallets) was complete, Delcambre was unaccounted for. Delcambre was last seen heading in a northeast direction toward the new baseball fields by the arena.

Delcambre is in a program that allows select Department of Corrections inmates to work jobs outside of the jail. Deputies are coordinating with area law enforcement partners to actively search for Delcambre. There is no concern for danger to the public at this time. 

Sheriff Gerald Sticker is asking anyone with information about Delcambre’s whereabouts to call 911 (if in the Tangipahoa area), the Tangipahoa Parish Jail directly at 985-748-8147 (option 1) or Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! Your information can be shared anonymously.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 27, 2025

Rianna Brumfield (age 20 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault by the Franklinton Police Department. Released on $30000.00 bond.

Lindsey Holden III (age 39 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Theft 1000-5000 and Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

William McCrory (age 46 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Schedule III Drugs, Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Anna White (age 52 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Darrly Warren was booked on the charges of Bond Surrender and Contempt of Court (3 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Madisonville Motorcyclist Killed in Lafourche Parish Crash

On September 26, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 307 near Sanchez Road. The crash claimed the life of 52-year-old Richard Billiot of Madisonville.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2019 Jeep Wrangler was traveling east on LA Hwy 307 and had stopped in the roadway for westbound traffic to pass while waiting to make a left turn into a private driveway. At the same time, Billiot was traveling east while riding a 2025 Yamaha motorcycle behind the Jeep. For reasons still under investigation, as the Jeep began to turn left into the private driveway, the Yamaha attempted to pass in a designated passing zone. As a result, the Yamaha struck the driver’s side door of the Jeep.  

Although Billiot was wearing a DOT-approved helmet, he sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the Jeep was properly restrained and suffered minor injuries.

A standard toxicology sample was collected from Billiot and submitted for analysis. The driver of the Jeep was determined not to be impaired and voluntarily submitted to a breath sample, which showed no alcohol detected. This crash remains under investigation.

Maintaining vigilance while driving is paramount to ensuring road safety for yourself and others. Remain attentive, minimize distractions, and consistently scan the roadway ahead to respond to potential hazards quickly. By prioritizing alertness, we can all contribute to preventing crashes.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page. 

Today   Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph.

Monday   Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tropical Disturbances Today

There are two disturbances today.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 25-26, 2025

Lacurtis Calahan (age 31 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Attachment by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

James Brear (age 44 with Houston, Tx. address) was booked on the charges of Entry/Remain on Premises After Being Forbidden and Disturbing the Peace/Loud & Abusive Language by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jamie Brumfield (age 27 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Obscenity by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Roderick Fields (age 35 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Obscenity by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Myron Robinson (age 32 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs, Resisting an Officer (2 counts), Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, and Improper Lane Usage by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Amber Graham (age 43 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Bond Surrender and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Wanda Faye Thompson Varnado

October 22, 1946 – September 25, 2025

Obituary

Brittany Rebecca Purvis

September 27, 1986 - September 25, 2025

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page. 

Today   Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday   Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph.

Monday   Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1.  Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is located about 170 miles NW of the eastern tip of Buba moving NW at 7 MPH with 35 MPH maximum sustained winds. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The system is expected to become a tropical depression or storm later today or tonight. Gradual strengthening is expected thereafter, with the system forecast to become a hurricane by late Monday. Interests in the Bahamas and along the southeast coast of the United States from Florida to North Carolina should monitor the progress of this system. On the forecast track, the center of the system is expected to move across the central and northwestern Bahamas this weekend and approach the southeast U.S. coast early next week. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent formation chance through 7 days... high...90 percent.

Disturbance 2.  Hurricane Humberto is a category 4 hurricane and is expected to remain a powerful major hurricane through early next week. Humberto is located about 375 miles NE of the Northern Leeward Islands moving west at 6 MPH with maximum sustained winds of 145 MPH. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect but interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of Humberto. 

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page. 

Today   Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday   Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night   Clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday   Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night   Clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Southwestern Atlantic (AL94): A tropical wave is located near Hispaniola, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and eastern Cuba.  An area of low pressure is expected to form along the wave by tonight when it moves near the southeast Bahamas.  This low is expected to become a tropical depression when it is in the vicinity of the central and northwest Bahamas over the weekend, and then track northwestward or northward over the southwestern Atlantic. While there remains considerable uncertainty in the long-range track and intensity of the system, there is a significant risk of wind, rainfall, and storm surge impacts for a portion of the southeast U.S. coast early next week. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.

Disturbance 2. Hurricane Humberto is located about 465 miles NE of the Northern Leeward Islands moving NW at 3 MPH with 75 MPH maximum sustained winds. Significant strengthening is forecast, and Humberto is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect and no hazards affecting land.

Disturbance 3. Post-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. Don't worry about this system (unless you are in Spain, Portugal, or north Africa.)