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🌊5pm (07/12) Update (THREAD): Data from an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft throughout the day has show Barry has slowly intensified to a strong tropical storm off the Louisiana coast. Please continue reading for our local impacts. (1/5) 
☔FLOOD: Rain will increase in coverage across the region tonight through the weekend. Expect rainfall amounts of 4-7 inches mainly for southeast Mississippi, southwest Alabama, and parts of northwest Florida. Some locations could see locally higher amounts. (2/5)
💧COASTAL FLOOD: Minor coastal flooding of 1-3 feet, especially during high tide in the mid-morning hours. Coastal flooding was experienced today in several locations and these locations are expected to experience similar to possibly higher tides tomorrow. (3/5)
🌊SURF/RIP CURRENTS: HIGH Risk of Rip Currents will last through at least the weekend for coastal Alabama and northwest Florida beaches. Expect high surf of 5-8 feet through the weekend. The Gulf waters are dangerous...STAY OUT OF THE WATER! (4/5)
💨WIND: Gusty winds will be possible mainly along the coast with winds up to 25 mph and gusts to 35 mph. Be sure to secure loose objects and use caution while driving especially on bridges. Gusty winds can also occur in the outer rain bands. (5/5)
