🌀 (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
🌀 (4/6) Heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding will be possible generally anywhere across SE LA & S MS. Be aware that there may be locally higher amounts with this storm, depending on where heavier rain bands set up. If you live in a flood prone area, HAVE A PLAN! #lawx#mswx
🌀 (5/6): A few brief, weak tornadoes may be possible during the day on Friday across all of SE LA and S MS. Make sure you have a reliable source of weather information on Friday should warnings become necessary! #lawx#mswx
🌀(6/6): Key takeaways: Be aware that impacts, some significant, may be possible across portions of the area due to Hurricane Delta. Stay vigilant and be aware of any potential changes, warnings, etc that may be necessary moving into late this week. Stay tuned! #lawx#mswx
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🌀 (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
🌀 (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
🌀 (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
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.
🌧️🌊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
📏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