Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Southeast St. Tammany: Life-Threatening Storm Surge Possible
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Southeast St. Tammany, including Slidell, with life-threatening storm surge of 3-5 feet possible from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Residents should prepare for flooding and be ready to evacuate if ordered, according to the NWS.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Southeast St. Tammany, including Slidell, by the National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans, LA, as of October 8 at 10:01 AM CDT. Residents in surge-prone areas should prepare for life-threatening storm surge flooding and be ready to evacuate immediately if ordered.
Life-threatening storm surge of 3-5 feet above ground is possible 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 wind speeds are expected to remain below tropical storm force (15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph), conditions may still be gusty. Little to no additional wind impacts are expected, but residents should listen for instructions from local officials and ensure emergency readiness. Minimal impacts from flooding rain and tornadoes are currently expected. For more information, visit gohsep.la.gov/emergency. This warning is effective until October 8 at 6:15 PM UTC.
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