TROPICAL STORM WARNING  

Western Orleans, LA

Tropical Storm Warning issued July 22 at 10:05PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT

Areas Affected: Western Orleans

Urgency: Immediate

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Wednesday 10:05pm CDT

Alert Effective: Wednesday 10:05pm CDT

Alert Expires: Thursday 6:15am CDT

Event Onset: Wednesday 10:05pm CDT

Issued by: NWS New Orleans LA

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- New Orleans
- Lakefront Airport

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect property should be
completed as soon as possible. Prepare for limited wind
damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Not available at this time. To be
updated shortly.

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Not available at this
time. To be updated shortly.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Not available at this time. To be updated
shortly.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
forecast

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous
assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- https://gohsep.la.gov/emergency

ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.df48b97ed207db7d35bec1b61d61a40227be947d.014.1
Codes: LAZ077
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.df48b97ed207db7d35bec1b61d61a40227be947d.014.1

    TROPICAL CYCLONE LOCAL STATEMENT  

Western Orleans, LA

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 22 at 10:20PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Areas Affected: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson; Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Wednesday 10:20pm CDT

Alert Effective: Wednesday 10:20pm CDT

Alert Expires: Thursday 6:30am CDT

Event Onset: Wednesday 10:20pm CDT

Issued by: NWS New Orleans LA

HLSLIX

This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi

TROPICAL STORM BERTHA ABOUT TO MOVE OFF THE SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA COAST
SOUTHWEST OF HOUMA.

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Northern
Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, and St. John The
Baptist

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Jefferson,
Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Coastal Jefferson,
Eastern Orleans, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St.
Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Lower Terrebonne, Southeast St.
Tammany, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson,
Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper
St. Charles, and Western Orleans
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Upper Lafourche and
Upper Terrebonne

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 60 miles southwest of New Orleans LA or about 30 miles
west-southwest of Houma LA
- 29.4N 91.1W
- Storm Intensity 45 mph
- Movement West or 260 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall near the Biloxi Wildlife
Management Area in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana at around 200 PM CDT.
The storm is now near the southern Louisiana coast southwest of Houma
and will continue to move westward at a little faster speed.

Coastal flooding has been observed at the Shell Beach and Waveland
observation stations and additional minor to moderate coastal flooding
upwards of 2 to 3 feet is expected during the high tide cycle for
portions of coastal Louisiana and Mississippi through Thursday
morning.

Light rainfall is occurring with this storm over land areas though
additional heavier rainfall will be possible through Thursday for
coastal areas of Mississippi and southeast Louisiana. The threat of
excessive rainfall has decreased across all of southeast Louisiana and
south Mississippi.

No changes have been made to Tropical Storm Warnings with this
advisory package. Tropical Storm Watches have been discontinued for
Lake Maurepas and the inland portions of the Mississippi coastal
counties. No changes to Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories have
been made with this advisory package.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Coastal Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi. Remain well
sheltered from hazardous wind having possible limited impacts.
If realized, these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Potential limited impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding
across portions of Coastal Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi.
These  impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
No impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast Louisiana and
South Mississippi.

* TORNADOES:
No impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast Louisiana and
South Mississippi.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in New Orleans LA around 5 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.76d9b8786a02da96cbcfd430f6785c4667cdde8a.001.1

    TROPICAL CYCLONE LOCAL STATEMENT  

Western Orleans, LA

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 22 at 4:32PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Areas Affected: Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Assumption; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson; Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Wednesday 4:32pm CDT

Alert Effective: Wednesday 4:32pm CDT

Alert Expires: Thursday 12:45am CDT

Event Onset: Wednesday 4:32pm CDT

Issued by: NWS New Orleans LA

HLSLIX

This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi

TROPICAL STORM BERTHA HAS MADE LANDFALL IN ST. BERNARD PARISH, LA.
OBSERVED TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE MOVING INLAND OVER PORTIONS OF
COASTAL SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA.

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Jefferson,
Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Coastal Jefferson,
Eastern Orleans, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St.
Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Lower Terrebonne, Southeast St.
Tammany, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson,
Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper
St. Charles, and Western Orleans
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Northern Hancock,
Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, St. John The Baptist,
Upper Lafourche, and Upper Terrebonne

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 30 miles east-southeast of New Orleans LA or about 60
miles southwest of Gulfport MS
- 29.8N 89.8W
- Storm Intensity 45 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall near the Biloxi Wildlife
Management Area in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana at around 200 PM CDT.
The storm continues to move westward and inland into southeast
Louisiana where it will be capable of producing wind gusts upwards of
45 to 50 mph at times within the tropical storm warning and watch
areas, especially near the coastal areas of southeast Louisiana.

Coastal flooding has been observed at the Shell Beach and Waveland
observation stations and additional minor to moderate coastal flooding
upwards of 2 to 3 feet is expected during the high tide cycle for
portions of coastal Louisiana and Mississippi through Thursday
morning.

Light to moderate rainfall is occurring with this storm over land
areas though additional heavier rainfall will be possible through
Thursday for coastal areas of Mississippi and southeast Louisiana. The
threat of excessive rainfall has decreased for areas along and north
of the I-10/12 corridor.

No changes have been made to Tropical Storm Warnings or Watches with
this advisory package. No changes to Coastal Flood Warnings and
Advisories have been changed with this advisory package.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
portions of Coastal Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi.
Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across portions of Coastal Southeast Louisiana and Coastal
Mississippi. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited
impacts across Coastal Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi.
Potential impacts include:
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
closures.

* TORNADOES:
No impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast Louisiana and
South Mississippi.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in New Orleans LA around , or sooner if conditions warrant.

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Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f22211ad778fda21d272ee80a1041dcfbb822d88.001.1

    COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY  

Western Orleans, LA

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 11:00PM CDT until July 23 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY

Areas Affected: St. John The Baptist; Western Orleans; Southwestern St. Tammany; Lower Tangipahoa; Coastal Jefferson; Lower Lafourche; Lower Terrebonne; Upper St. Charles

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Minor

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Wednesday 11:00pm CDT

Alert Effective: Wednesday 11:00pm CDT

Alert Expires: Thursday 10:00am CDT

Event Onset: Wednesday 11:00pm CDT

Event Ends: Thursday 10:00am CDT

Issued by: NWS New Orleans LA

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...St. John The Baptist, Western Orleans, Southwestern
St. Tammany, Lower Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson, Lower
Lafourche, Lower Terrebonne and Upper St. Charles Parishes.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.135af70079382ea9ef7d2c4c98817870b3c419dd.002.1
Codes: LAZ058, LAZ077, LAZ080, LAZ082, LAZ093, LAZ095, LAZ097, LAZ098
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.135af70079382ea9ef7d2c4c98817870b3c419dd.002.1