Weather Alert
This announcement pertains to Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. Tropical Depression Francine has weakened as it moves across southern Mississippi.
New updates include:
– The Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning have been lifted for Coastal Jefferson Parish, Eastern Orleans, Lower Plaquemines, and Lower St. Bernard.
– The Tropical Storm Warning is also canceled for Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Central Tangipahoa, Eastern Ascension, Lower Jefferson, Lower Tangipahoa, as well as Northern and Southern areas of Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Livingston, St. Tammany, and related regions, including St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, and others.
Current alerts:
– A Storm Surge Warning remains in effect for Lower Tangipahoa, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, and St. John The Baptist.
Storm details:
– Francine is located approximately 120 miles north-northwest of Gulfport, MS, with a storm intensity of 35 mph, moving to the north-northeast at 12 mph.
Overview:
Tropical Depression Francine continues to weaken while moving away from Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. Storm Surge Warnings are still in effect for coastal Mississippi and parts of Southeast Louisiana along Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas.
Potential impacts include:
– Surge: Impacts from storm surge are currently affecting coastal Mississippi and areas along the northern and western shores of Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas. Risks include:
– Inundation and flooding, particularly near the coast.
– Damage to buildings, weakening of escape routes and roads in vulnerable spots.
– Beach erosion and strong rip currents.
– Moderate damage to maritime structures and the likelihood of small craft breaking free from moorings.
Elsewhere in Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, minimal to no impact is expected.
Precautionary measures:
– Follow local officials’ guidance on safe return times.
– Avoid risking your safety for photographs or videos, especially if you live in flood-prone areas.
– Prepare for rapid rises in water levels if you are in an area under a storm surge warning.
Next update:
The National Weather Service in New Orleans will provide the next local statement around 11 AM CDT or earlier if conditions change.