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A blast of arctic air caused icy conditions in Southeast Louisiana, prompting WDSU viewers to send in videos and photos of ice on roads, cars, and homes, including images of a truck covered in ice in Kenner, icy conditions in Slidell, and a vehicle covered in a sheet of ice. Other footage includes a frozen trampoline in Ruston and drone footage of snow shared by Shreveport police.
Southeast Louisiana is facing an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms on Monday, with the potential for tornadoes, heavy rainfall exceeding 4 inches, and wind gusts over 45 mph. A Flood Watch, Coastal Flood Watch, and Wind Advisory are in effect, with the strongest thunderstorms expected overnight Monday into early Tuesday morning. Skies should begin clearing by Tuesday afternoon, but another storm is forecasted for late Thursday and Friday.
The Kenner Police Department is investigating the drowning death of a 1-year-old girl in the 3300 block of Davidson Place. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. This is the second drowning reported in Southeast Louisiana in recent days, following the death of a 7-year-old in Slidell.
A freeze warning is in effect for southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi from 10 p.m. tonight until 10 a.m. Monday, with lows in the upper 20s and low 30s on the Northshore and low 30s to low 40s on the South Shore. Protect sensitive vegetation, bring pets inside, and check on people. Monday is the first day of spring, but it won't feel like it with highs in the 50s. Temperatures warm up after Monday, with highs climbing towards 70 on Tuesday afternoon and staying in the 70s and 80s through the rest of the week.