Gusty winds and colder weather, freeze threat this week

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A cold front has brought a significant cool-down and dangerous fire weather conditions to the area today.

A Wind Advisory is in effect as winds could gust up to 40 miles per hour behind a cold front, lasting through the afternoon and into the evening.

Dry dew points combined with those gusty winds have also prompted a Red Flag Warning through the afternoon — do not burn outdoors today…

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