New Orleans, LA news on Sunday, October 18, 2026

In New Orleans, LA on Sunday, October 18, 2026: Tropical Storm Bertha lands near New Orleans. Also: Sewerage & Water Board cancelled a West Bank boil water advisory after completing valve work that had lowered water pressure; SpaceX Space Jellyfish cloud could be visible from Louisiana on Monday morning during dawn hours. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with temperatures 59-69°F and winds up to 17 mph.

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Headlines

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall east of New Orleans this morning with heavy rain and strong winds.ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Oct 18, 2:17 PM

News & local government

Sewerage & Water Board cancelled a West Bank boil water advisory after completing valve work that had lowered water pressure.NOLA.com · Oct 18, 2:20 PM

Community & volunteering

New Orleans mechanic launches teen training program to honor his two sons who died in a drowning accident.NOLA.com · Oct 18, 4:00 AM

Nature & environment

SpaceX Space Jellyfish cloud could be visible from Louisiana on Monday morning during dawn hours.WDSU · Oct 18, 6:51 PM

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