HLSLIX This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi ...BERTHA MOVING WESTWARD ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA COAST... NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 150 miles west of Houma LA or about 190 miles west of Grand Isle LA - 29.6N 93.2W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement West or 275 degrees at 10 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Bertha is tracking westward along the Louisiana coast near Lake Charles, and will continue to move westward. Coastal flooding has been observed at several observation stations along the Louisiana coast west of the Mississippi River. Minor to moderate coastal flooding upwards of 1 to 2 feet is expected during the high tide cycle this morning. Light rainfall is occurring with this storm over land areas though localized brief heavy rainfall will be possible, mainly this morning 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 Warnings have been been discontinued as well as coastal flooding advisories and warnings east of the Mississippi River including the tidal lakes. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. * SURGE: Little to no additional surge impacts expected. - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge impacts accordingly. - Emergency response teams are attending to casualty situations as needed. - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community infrastructure as necessary. - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1. * FLOODING RAIN: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. 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. * 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 * 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 ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.