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.

HLSLIX This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi ...BERTHA NOW SOUTH OF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN LOUISIANA... ...WARNINGS DISCONTINUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI COASTS... NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Eastern Orleans, Lower St. Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson, Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper St. Charles, and Western Orleans - The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Upper Lafourche and Upper Terrebonne * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, and Lower Terrebonne * STORM INFORMATION: - About 100 miles southwest of New Orleans LA or about 60 miles west-southwest of Houma LA - 29.1N 91.6W - 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 off 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. All Tropical Storm Watches have been discontinued. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect from the Plaquemines/St. Bernard Parish line to Morgan City. No changes to Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories have been changed with this advisory package. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across lower portions of the southeast Louisiana coastal parishes. 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 portion 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * 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.