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There is some confusion surrounding the impacts that will occur across our area. Here is a breakdown of all the impacts we are expecting from Hurricane #Ida below by area/region. #Ida is a dangerous hurricane and it WILL produce LIFE-THREATENING impacts. #mswx #lawx

For the Baton Rouge metro area: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 10-15” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible. #lawx

For the River Parishes: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 10-15” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible. 5-8 ft of inundation in Lake Pontchartrain. #lawx

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Julie O'Donoghue

@JSODonoghue

@LouisianaGov

.@LouisianaGov has started his afternoon update on Hurricane Ida. You can watch it live here: #lalege #lagov

@LouisianaGov

"This is a very strong storm." - @LouisianaGov.

He says winds will be at 140 mph when Hurricane Ida makes landfall.

Almost the entire state is under some type of warning or watch. #lalege #lagov

@LouisianaGov

Once again, @LouisianaGov is saying we could be seeing 110 mph winds in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans and River parishes. #lalege #lagov

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Julie O'Donoghue

@JSODonoghue

When Ida meets delta....I've put together a list of the ways Louisiana's delta surge complicates the current hurricane prep and response.

lailluminator.com/2021/08/28/whe… #COVID19 #lawx #lalege #lagov

How hurricane response is different because of the #COVID19 delta surge:

➡️Evacuating hospitals is "impossible"
➡️State shelters have fewer beds
➡️Nursing homes can't send fragile patients to hospitals

lailluminator.com/2021/08/28/whe… #lalege #lagov

@LouisianaGov

Hospitals are full in and around Louisiana so there's nowhere to transfer patients if a hospital was damaged/lost water because of Hurricane Ida.

“We don’t have any place to bring those patients — not in state, not out of state.” - @LouisianaGov
lailluminator.com/2021/08/28/whe… #lalege

We continue to monitor Ida as it approaches, expected to make landfall Sunday afternoon/evening. A hurricane Warning is in effect for areas of southern/central LA. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for parts of coastal/southern MS and western LA. #LAwx #MSwx

We want to continue to stress that this WILL be a DANGEROUS and LIFE-THREATENING storm. There WILL be significant wind damage. Prepare for widespread power outages and tree/structural damage in these purple/red areas on the graphic below.

Hurricane Ida is expected to deliver LIFE-THREATENING Flash Flooding for portions of Louisiana and coastal MS. 8-16 inches of rainfall is possible and a Flash Flood Watch is in effect due to this.

Julie O'Donoghue

@JSODonoghue

@LouisianaGov

.@LouisianaGov is starting his press conference on Hurricane Ida (and COVID...and whatever other disaster we are currently having.) #lalege #lagov

Today is the one year anniversary of Hurricane Laura and Louisiana is facing another CATEGORY 4 hurricane. #lalege #lagov

@LouisianaGov

Hurricane Ida is supposed to make landfall between St. Mary's and Terrebonne parishes. @LouisianaGov says people need to be where they are going to be for the storm by nightfall tomorrow night. #lalege #lagov

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Jack Sillin

@JackSillin

Unfortunately, #Ida has continued to rapidly intensify this afternoon and is now an 80mph hurricane.

Cloud tops have warmed somewhat in the last hour or so as we approach DMIN and the center passes over the Isle of Youth.

This is expected, and doesn't preclude more RI tomorrow.

The official NHC forecast for #Ida now calls for landfall in SE #LAwx as a 140mph Cat 4.

The storm is overperforming intensity predictions, a trend that may well continue over the weekend.

Plan as if this could be a Category Five. Even if it's not, it may well feel like it.

Also remember that a storm's category only reflects the winds experienced by a few spots on the immediate coast.

The greater threat for most of #LAwx is water.

15-20" of rain and 10-15 feet of storm surge will strain even the best flood control systems.

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🌀 4AM CT Tropical Storm Ida Thread: Ida continues northwest south of Cuba, expected to enter into the SE Gulf tonight/early Saturday. Ida remains on track to become a major hurricane, delivering significant impacts to portions of southern LA and southern MS. #lawx #mswx (1/5)

🍃 A Hurricane Watch is in effect for portions of southeastern LA, coastal MS and adjacent marine areas. Damaging winds will be possible beginning overnight Saturday along the coast, spreading inland into Sunday. #lawx #mswx (2/5)

🌊 A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for the potential of life-threatening storm surge along the coast of southeastern Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. Inundation could begin as early as late Saturday. #lawx #mswx (3/5)

🌀 As we gear up for the potential impacts from TD9 which could be #Ida later today or tonight there are a few thing we would like everyone to understand and be prepared for. #LAwx #MSwx

💆 DO NOT PANIC! Be prepared, stay up to date, and try to remain calm. You have time IF you begin today. If the track continues as forecast, conditions will likely begin to go downhill late Saturday. This gives you today, Friday, & even early Saturday. #LAwx #MSwx

@NWS

Make sure you get your information from reliable sources. Federal sources are @NWS @NWSLakeCharles @NWSJacksonMS @NWSShreveport @NWSMobile @NWSHouston @NHC_Atlantic @NWSWPC @NWSSPC @fema @femaregion4 @FEMARegion6 #LAwx #MSwx

Tiffany Alaniz

@TiffanyAlaniz

@OGandE

BREAKING: SPP back to Level 3.
This means we can expect rolling blackouts at any time.
Oklahoma leaders and @OGandE @OklahomaNatural said this change back to LEVEL 3 would force rolling blackouts.
Prepare now & let me know if your power goes out/location
#okwx #poweroutages

https://twitter.com/spporg/status/1361658274769211394

@SPPorg

Already hearing from some who have lost power in OKC.
@SPPorg just issued LEVEL 3 emergency meaning any of us could lose power now for rolling blackouts. Don’t wait to make your preparations.
#okwx #Oklahoma #WinterStorm #poweroutages

@OGandE

BREAKING: @OGandE confirms WIDESPREAD controlled power outages for portions of the state. OG&E says the outages will last “approximately 2 hours.”
Again, prepare now if you still have power.
#okwx #Oklahoma #WinterStorm #poweroutage

https://twitter.com/ogande/status/1361663249280811014

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🌀10PM CDT Update on Tropical Storm #Zeta. Starting to see some steady strengthening trend now with max winds at 70mph. Impacts across parts of SE LA and southern MS remain likely on Wednesday.

Lets break down each specific threat one at a time...(1/6)

1. 💨 Wind: Strong winds will be the primary threat when #Zeta makes landfall. These winds may lead to isolated to scattered power outages, some tree damage and even some damage to some structures - especially near the center of the track. (2/6) #lawx #mswx

2. 🌊 Storm Surge: Moderate/major coastal flooding is possible in the Storm Surge Warning areas. Highest water levels are expected during the high tide cycle Wednesday, lasting into the overnight hours before water levels come back down Thursday. (3/6) #lawx #mswx #Zeta

(1/6) 🌀 7PM CDT Update on Hurricane #Zeta. No major changes this evening as #Zeta continues towards the NW with an eventual, brief landfall expected across the Yucatan later tonight. We are still anticipating impacts, some major across the area Wed & Thu. Stay tuned! #lawx #mswx

(2/6) Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches remain in effect for a large portion of SE LA and coastal MS. Strong, potentially damaging winds may be possible in association with #Zeta late Wednesday through early Thursday. #lawx #mswx

(3/6) Storm Surge Watches remain in effect all across coastal SE LA and coastal Mississippi including portions of the Tidal Lakes. Minor inundation may begin as early as Tuesday, with rising levels primarily during high tide cycles through Wednesday and early Thursday #lawx #mswx

🌀 (1/5): Here's the latest with Hurricane #Delta as of 10AM CDT. Some slight strengthening was noted by recent aircraft recon observations with a steady strengthening trend now expected through the day today. Impacts still remain likely across our area Friday. #lawx #mswx

💨(2/5): No changes to the Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings that remain in effect. Expect winds to increase across coastal areas of SE LA later today/tonight, and spread inland during the day on Friday. #lawx #mswx

💧 (3/5) Locally heavy rainfall remains likely - with the greatest threat for flash flooding west of I-55 where a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday afternoon. #lawx #mswx

Here is the 4AM update on Hurricane #Delta along with a thread on the latest local hazards expected from Hurricane #Delta.

Delta will bring potential for:
🌊Life-threatening storm surge flooding
🌬️Damaging winds
⛈️Heavy rain and flash flooding

#lawx #mswx
(1/5)

Locally, the strongest winds from #Delta are expected across areas nearest the Atchafalaya River.

Strong winds could result in:
🔌Power outages
🌳Minor to moderate damage to trees/power lines
🏠Damage to a few structures from falling branches/trees

#lawx #mswx
(2/5)

Life-threatening storm surge from #Delta will be possible across coastal areas of SE LA and MS.

Low lying roads could become flooded and some areas could become cut off in the most vulnerable areas.

If an evacuation order is issued by local officials, leave!

#lawx #mswx
(3/5)

Here's a thread on the latest local hazards expected from Hurricane #Delta.

Delta will bring potential for:
🌊 Life-threatening storm surge flooding
🌬️ Damaging winds
🌧️ Heavy rain and flash flooding

#lawx #mswx
(1/5)

Locally, the strongest winds from #Delta are expected across areas nearest the Atchafalaya River.

Strong winds could result in:
🔌 power outages
🌳 minor to moderate damage to trees/power lines
🏠 damage to a few structures from falling branches/trees

#lawx #mswx
(2/5)

Life-threatening storm surge fro m#Delta will be possible across coastal areas of SE LA & MS.

Low lying roads could become flooded & some areas could become cut off in the most vulnerable areas.

If an evacuation order is issued by local officials, leave!

#lawx #mswx
(3/5)

🌀 (1/6): Tweet thread with the latest on Hurricane #Delta. The 10AM position has #Delta continuing to cross the Yucatan & will emerge into the Gulf later today. No major changes to the forecast track as impacts, some significant, may be likely later this week/weekend #lawx #mswx

🌀 (2/6) Tropical Storm and Hurricane Watches are now in effect for portions of SE LA and S MS. Expect gusty winds to increase across the area late Thursday and into Friday - lasting into early Saturday. #lawx #mswx

🌀 (3/6) Storm Surge Watches are now in effect for all coastal areas of SE LA and S MS. Expect coastal flooding from storm surge to begin as early as Thurs night across these areas. Have preparations IN PLACE before THURSDAY if you live in a storm surge prone location #lawx #mswx

🌀 (1/3) 10AM CDT Update on TS #Delta: Delta is now a major hurricane in the west-central Caribbean. No major changes to the forecast track as impacts remain likely along the northern Gulf coast late this week and this weekend. #lawx #mswx

🌀 (2/3) As a reminder, NOW is the time to have a plan! Don't let the recent cool temperatures fool you - it is still Hurricane Season! Impacts remain likely with this system across portions of the northern Gulf coast and you should take it seriously! #lawx #mswx

@NWSLakeCharles

🌀 (3/3) Do you know which NWS office serves your area? Our neighbors include @NWSLakeCharles to our west including SW LA, @NWSJacksonMS to the north across most of MS, & @NWSMobile to our E including the AL/FL beaches. Follow your local office for the latest updates! #lawx #mswx

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Curtis Houck

@CurtisHouck

Things are picking up in Lake Charles, as evidenced by a huge gust hitting Stephanie Abrams during her live shot on The Weather Channel #HurricaneLaura #LAwx

And here was another huge gust that almost knocked Stephanie Abrams down #HurricaneLaura #LAwx

You can tell the eyewall is coming into Lake Charles as both Stephanie Abrams and Jim Cantore are having quite the time staying upright #HurricaneLaura #LAwx

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Here's a thread with the latest on Hurricane #Laura. It continues to strengthen as it moves toward the NW Gulf Coast. Minor to moderate impacts are expected across portions of SE LA and S MS. #lawx #mswx (1/5)

🌊 Life-threatening storm surge flooding is possible across coastal portions of SE LA generally west of Grand Isle.

🌊 Water levels will be highest during high tide today and tomorrow

🌊 Expect several roads to become impassible and some areas to become inaccessible

(2/5)

🌬️ Tropical storm force winds, especially in gusts, will be possible across much of the area

🌬️ The greatest threat for damaging winds will be across areas generally near the Atchafalaya River

🌬️ These winds could cause damage to trees, powerlines, and weak structures.

(3/5)

(1/6) 5:15p Thu TS #Barry Update

🌧️🌊Flooding continues to be the greatest threat - both from heavy rain and storm surge
🌬️Strong/Damaging winds possible along Barry's track as it could still become a hurricane
🌪️A few tornadoes possible, especially near the coast

#lawx #mswx

(2/6) Significant flood threat associated w/ #Barry

📏10-20" of rain with significantly higher local amounts possible
⏰Heaviest rain expected Friday through Saturday night
🌧️Heavy rain could lead to widespread/life-threatening flash flooding and moderate to major river flooding

(3/6) TS #Barry will result in a storm surge threat across SE LA and coastal MS

📏3-6 ft of inundation possible along open coast of SE LA
⏰Water levels begin rising Friday with highest levels on Saturday
🌊Storm surge will flood coastal roadways and other low lying areas