Tropical Storm Watch for Eastern Orleans

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* LOCATIONS AFFECTED Lake Catherine * WIND LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 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: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage. ACT: Act now to complete preparations 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: 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 with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several unelevated buildings possible. Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. Some areas around Venetian Isles and Lake Catherine may be inaccessible. Major marsh and shoreline erosion. 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