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8 Oct

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)

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NWS New Orleans

@NWSNewOrleans

8 Oct

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)

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NWS New Orleans

@NWSNewOrleans

7 Oct

🌀 (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

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NWS New Orleans

@NWSNewOrleans

6 Oct

🌀 (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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NWS New Orleans

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26 Aug

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)

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NWS New Orleans

@NWSNewOrleans

11 Jul 19

(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

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