Storm Surge Watch for Southeast St. Tammany

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* LOCATIONS AFFECTED Slidell * WIND LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 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: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials. ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. * STORM SURGE LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas Window of concern: Begins Wednesday morning THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. PREPARE: Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should soon be brought to completion before conditions become unsafe. ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or needlessly risk lives. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant Areas of inundation from storm surge flooding. Damage to several buildings, mainly near Lake Pontchartrain and the Rigolets. Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * FLOODING RAIN LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for localized flooding rain The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited 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. * 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