Margaret Orr
@MargaretOrr
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Chief Meteorologist Emeritus at WDSU News in New Orleans. Follow me for weather and send me your pics! RTs are not endorsements. Opinions are my own.
New Orleans, LA
Joined July 2009
I do weather. That is my expertise. I do not know how to solve this crime problem. I do try to keep people safe in severe weather and informed on the risks of flooding. Let’s face it. Flooding is one of our other big problems. I am in my lane.
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Wait. I was hit by a stolen car years ago. Had a vehicle stolen from my driveway a couple of years ago. Rolled down the window & told kids in stolen car on Orleans how to turn on the lights. I am from here. I have seen a lot. Don’t diss me.
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To let you know the sun will shine again.
@MargaretOrr @wdsu Why is it that the 24hrs before is always so gorgeous?.
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We love you and respect you.
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Makeup by luxury Beauty Clinic. Nails done. Shoes ready. Headdress made by my daughter. Outfit change is next! See you tonight @kreweofmuses @wdsu significant shoe fall forecast. 👠👠👠
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No. I am retired.
@MargaretOrr will you be on air later today? Watching it now from NYC got friends down there.
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Did the alligator really have to be killed?.
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Dear @elonmusk I have been on Twitter since July, 2009. It’s a wonderful way to communicate severe weather & to have a positive impact on people. I have truly made friends on this platform. I am worried about Twitter. Please do not let this platform fail.
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Look how amazing @GinaSwansonWDSU looks tonight. She is the Grand Marshal of @KreweofNandi. She is also my #Muse! Gina, have so much fun. Beautiful weather tonight. Temps drop into the 50s. You are sparkling. @wdsu #nola #NolaCarnival
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This is so special to me. Thank you John. ❤️.
Longtime New Orleans resident and acclaimed actor John Goodman ( a guy who's a true acting treasure!) sent @wdsu a very nice video celebrating the legendary 45-year career of Chief Meteorologist @MargaretOrr
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Thank you @NOLACityCouncil for this beautiful proclamation celebrating @KreweofMuses & me, the honorary Muse. I get to ride in the big red stiletto & hand out amazing glittery shoes. Those shoes are covered in fairy dust. Guaranteed to make you happy! @wdsu
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Laughing. I was 25 when I started. I am now 70. It's time to spend time with my grandchildren.
@wdsu @MargaretOrr spent 45 years at WDSU? How? Did she start 25 years before she was conceived?.
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Meet Skye! He just came home today. He was a little nervous at first, so put on Bennie Grunch Antin and #12yatsofChristmas #nola #bordercollie Sound asleep to Norris the Nocturnal Nutria.
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There it is! The Full Cold Moon. Check out the reflection on the Mississippi River! @wdsu #FullColdMoon #nola #lawx
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I am honored to be named Honorary Muse! I am humbled, thankful & joyful! I can’t wait to give out glittered, bejeweled magnificent Muse 👠. I have some big shoes to fill! Amazing actresses & journalist precede me. Thank you Muses! ❤️@wdsu
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Skye would not go out yesterday in the rain. He did not want to get his paws wet. He has just discovered the joys of a mud puddle. Someone is going to get a bath today. @wdsu #bordercollie #nola #Francine
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Look! From Gayle Benson! A @Saints football in honor of my retirement! This is so cool. My grandson just started flag football. Think I will keep this one away from him! Thank you Gayle! This is my last week. Thankful for all the many memories!
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It’s insane how many people are here for the #RollingStones at @jazzfest @wdsu #nola. Thankful for the cloud deck and the breeze!
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Did it. Called 911. Called @NewOrleansEMS They came to the rescue! So thankful. Was hyperventilating. Shaking. They gave me fluids. Got my breathing under control. What a great group of people. @wdsu #nola #lawx #heatexhaustion
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We did not have extensive heat waves like this before.
@MargaretOrr How did people live in New Orleans before air conditioning was invented?.
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Having so much fun!.
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Making my royal entrance as queen of the 2020 Krewe of Stars!
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What a time it has been. Honored to have served. Thankful for the opportunity. It’s time to move on. Grandchildren are calling. Love you all will see you around. Will continue to post weather forecast on social media.
All this week we’ll be celebrating the legendary career of WDSU chief meteorologist @MargaretOrr . 45 years of service to the community at @wdsu . We’ll have in-depth reports all this week and a special broadcast Thursday at 6:30pm.
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He is still by my side resting comfortably. He occasionally licks ice cubes. He can not have much water at once because he can not hold it down.
@MargaretOrr So Sorry Margaret 🙏🏾.
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The Queen of Cotton Candy was seen on the Avenue today. @wdsu #onlyinnola #followyournola #ilovenola #nola
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Who knew the #nola Airport would be so busy at 4am? Off to see the #SolarEclipse2024 in Dallas. 🤞 for decent viewing. @wdsu
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Happy Birthday to the Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas. She is the grand Marshal of Muses tonight. The #KreweofMuses sang Happy Birthday to her, and then Irma sang Happy Birthday to herself! It was a wonderful moment! @wdsu #nola #lawx #neworleanslegend
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Oh my gosh! So cool. Thank you Snake and Jake! Xoxox.
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Eric was a television great. He is someone I admired & respected. He had an amazing wit. I loved how he & Andre Trevigne traded barbs. He was wonderful with Sally-Ann Roberts. He loved Sheba Turk. I look back at this TV Focus. We have lost so many friends.
Legendary WWL Anchor Eric Paulsen Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
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Just a few people here for @JonBatiste @jazzfest ! Perfect weather. Nice breeze. Clouds help keep temps down. This is amazing. @wdsu #nola
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Thankfully you can always change the channel. 🤣.
@FixNOLA @MargaretOrr Thank Goodness, hated her broadcast, so annoying.
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Good morning! Can’t wait to see the #ZuluTramps this morning! Happy Mardi Gras everyone. It’s a cold start to the day. 6am mostly mid 40s. Wind N 12 mph. Skies become mostly sunny. Highs near 60. Frost pos Wed Northshore. Lows mid 30s. @wdsu #nola #lawx
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This young Lady is amazing! She got it all right. Hair, pearls, dress, movements, language. Please come visit Hope!.
NAILED IT! This little girl's @MargaretOrr.Halloween costume and forecast is spot on! #halloween #costume #margaretorr #forecast
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I am not evacuating. There are areas outside of levee protection system that are definitely at risk & people should evacuate. This is not Ida or Katrina. We will have heavy rain, wind, power outages & risk of tornadoes. Cleaned drains. Picking up outside.
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Bleu never admitted to digging a hole in the garden. There are indications that he may have been the culprit. He did not look sorry. @wdsu #nola #bordercollie
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That’s the good thing about being able to change channels. Thankful you do not have to watch me.
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Getting fluids. Anti nausea medicine. Beginning to feel better. One of Nurses told me I showed his daughter’s weather picture last year, and how much it had meant to her. Made my day! @wdsu #nola #weatherpicture
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It is so very upsetting.
“Sometimes I have to stop and detach myself because this is so upsetting.” @MargaretOrr reacting to calls for help amid flooding.
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Because they are desperate!.
@wdsu @MargaretOrr With all these nuts out here, why would you read someone’s address on the air? Emergency said they can’t get to these people at this time. You know better than that.
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Thank you! Grateful that I could help all of these years. Love you back! ❤️.
Dear @MargaretOrr, . As you drive off on a new adventure, Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans wants to thank you for 45+ years of keeping Greater New Orleans safe. ☀️ From our team and the entire Benson Automotive Group, we wish you the best in your retirement. NOLA 💙 you!
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Thank you. Wearing my wig. Did not feel like doing my hair. Hope you have a great weekend!.
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Getting ready for the Petronius Ball with my good friends @tplohetski and his husband @WroeJackson Tomorrow it is #Barkus @wdsu #onlyinola #nola
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Tribute at the end of #Barkus to #bettywhite Thank you for being a friend! Thank you everyone who supported Barkus today and in the past. You are helping to make a difference! @wdsu #nola
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Woot! Thank you Gambit!.
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Last year I ended up in ER because of heat. I wanted to finish garden. Had gone thru 6 bottles water. Threw up. Looked at my skin. Red & dry. Felt dizzy. Knew I was in trouble. Had to drive home. Shaking violently. Called 911. Heat sneaks up on you. @wdsu
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At my feet.
@MargaretOrr Awwwwwww Margaret!!! He’s beautiful!!! I know this new baby helps your heartache. Welcome to your new home Skye!! A baby Bleu…❤️🐾.
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We are all heartbroken and send love to all her family and friends. What a wonderful role model for all.
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That is a mess. Why are people driving so fast on flooded streets? Why are thy driving on flooded streets?.
Current conditions on Metairie Road. If you have flood video, share in the comments.
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I am sorry. What point did I miss? Betsy was a cat four and the eye moved over New Orleans. Enough of this foolishness.
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#Skye was all smiles At Chateau Vet Clinic. He got three shots, but did not even notice. He was surrounded by Dr Marchal, Vet techs, and lots of treats. He had a new ball that he loves! #nola #bordercollie
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Gabe. I guess we just have bigger concerns.
@MargaretOrr Why is no one talking about there being a tropical storm at the same latitude as the tip of Greenland, and that ICELAND is in the cone of uncertainty? Isn’t that extremely unusual?
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No King Cake before its time!.
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Lord Carl. I would hate for you to get sick. Look away.
@MargaretOrr is so animated and dramatic it makes me nauseated.
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