Extreme Storm Surge Warning Issued for Lower St. Bernard Parish
An Extreme Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Lower St. Bernard Parish, including Yscloskey, Delacroix, and Shell Beach, effective immediately through Saturday morning, with life-threatening storm surge of 3-5 feet above ground possible. Residents must shelter in place and avoid venturing outside.
An Extreme Storm Surge Warning has been issued for Lower St. Bernard Parish, including Yscloskey, Delacroix, and Shell Beach, effective immediately as of October 9 at 4:00 PM CDT by the National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans LA. Residents in these areas should shelter against life-threatening storm surge of greater than 3 feet above ground. This warning is in effect through Saturday morning.
The NWS forecasts a potential for 3-5 feet of storm surge inundation above ground in surge-prone areas. Flood preparations and ordered evacuations should be complete, and evacuees should remain in shelters well away from storm surge flooding. Residents are advised to remain sheltered in a safe location and not to venture outside.
Wind speeds are expected to be below tropical storm force, with a peak forecast of 25-35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. Little to no additional wind impacts are expected, and community officials are assessing realized wind impacts. No significant additional rainfall or tornadoes are forecast at this time.
For more information and updates, visit gohsep.la.gov/emergency.
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