Tropical Storm Warning for Southeast St. Tammany: Evacuate If Ordered
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Southeast St. Tammany, including Slidell, due to a severe, life-threatening storm surge of 3-5 feet possible from Friday morning to Saturday morning; residents should complete evacuation preparations and leave immediately if ordered.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Southeast St. Tammany, including Slidell, by the National Weather Service in New Orleans, effective immediately as of October 8 at 4:13 PM CDT. This warning indicates a severe threat, primarily from life-threatening storm surge.
Residents in surge-prone areas of Southeast St. Tammany, especially near Lake Pontchartrain and the Rigolets, face potential storm surge inundation of 3-5 feet above ground. This surge is expected from Friday morning until Saturday morning. Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should be completed before conditions become unsafe. If evacuation orders are given for your area, leave immediately to avoid being cut off from emergency services.
While winds are expected to remain below tropical storm force (15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph), conditions will be gusty. No significant rainfall or tornado threat is currently forecast. For more information and to monitor changes, visit gohsep.la.gov/emergency. This alert is valid until October 9, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC.
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