Tropical Storm Warning for Eastern Orleans: Life-Threatening Storm Surge Possible
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Eastern Orleans, including Lake Catherine, with a life-threatening storm surge of 3-5 feet above ground possible through Saturday morning; residents should remain sheltered.
Residents in Eastern Orleans, specifically Lake Catherine, are under a Tropical Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans, LA, effective October 9 at 10:02 AM CDT.
The most significant threat is life-threatening storm surge. Forecasts indicate a potential for 3-5 feet of inundation above ground in surge-prone areas through Saturday morning. Residents in these areas should remain sheltered in a safe location and not venture outside. Flood preparations and ordered evacuations should be complete, with evacuees already in shelters away from storm surge flooding.
Winds are expected to be below tropical storm force, with peak gusts up to 50 mph. While the sustained wind should remain below tropical storm force, conditions may be gusty. There is little to no additional significant rainfall or tornado threat expected. The warning is set to expire at 6:15 PM UTC today.
For more information and ongoing updates, visit https://gohsep.la.gov/emergency.
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