Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Lower St. Bernard Parish

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Lower St. Bernard Parish, including Yscloskey, Delacroix, and Shell Beach, effective immediately as of 4:03 AM CDT on October 8, 2026, by the National Weather Service in New Orleans. This warning indicates severe conditions are expected, with critical preparations advised before the alert expires at 12:15 PM UTC today.

Residents in affected areas should act now to complete all preparations for hazardous winds and life-threatening storm surge. Peak wind gusts of up to 50 mph are forecast, potentially causing limited damage to property and power outages. Efforts to protect property should be underway, and preparations for limited wind damage are necessary. Hazardous driving conditions are possible, especially on bridges and elevated roadways.

Life-threatening storm surge of 3-5 feet above ground is possible from Friday morning until Saturday morning. Evacuation efforts and flood preparations must be completed before conditions become unsafe. If evacuation orders are issued for your area, leave immediately to avoid being cut off from emergency services. Significant impacts from storm surge include potential inundation, damage to buildings near the coast, and weakened or washed-out escape routes.

Little to no impacts are expected from flooding rain or tornadoes. Monitor forecasts for any changes.