Storm Surge Watch Issued for Southeast St. Tammany, Including Slidell
A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Southeast St. Tammany, including Slidell, by the NWS New Orleans LA, urging residents to prepare for potential life-threatening storm surge of 3-5 feet and hazardous winds starting Friday morning.
A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Southeast St. Tammany, specifically Slidell, by the National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans LA, effective immediately as of October 7 at 3:54 PM CDT. Residents in these areas should prepare for life-threatening storm surge and hazardous winds.
The NWS forecasts potential for 3-5 feet of storm surge above ground in surge-prone areas, with the window of concern from Friday morning until Saturday morning. Evacuation orders, if issued, must be followed to ensure safety.
Wind speeds are expected to be 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Efforts to protect property should be underway now, as limited wind damage to porches, awnings, and unanchored mobile homes is possible. Scattered power and communications outages are also a potential impact. Prepare for limited wind damage and complete preparations before winds become hazardous.
Rainfall is forecast at 1-3 inches with locally higher amounts, but flooding rain impacts are expected to be little to none. Tornadoes are not expected. For more information, visit gohsep.la.gov/emergency.
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