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Other Weather Alerts |
Type |
Storm Surge Watch |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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Issued By |
NWS New Orleans LA |
Issuing Time |
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:23:00 PDT |
Broadcast Time |
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:23:00 PDT |
Valid Until |
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:30:00 PDT |
Brief Description |
Storm Surge Watch |
Detailed Description |
A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Lake Catherine * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: Begins this morning - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - PREPARE: Storm surge flooding preparations should be underway. Assemble disaster supplies and know your evacuation route. - ACT: Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. Failure to heed evacuation orders may result in the loss of your life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several unelevated buildings possible. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. Some areas around Venetian Isles and Lake Catherine may be inaccessible. - Major marsh and shoreline erosion. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major flooding rain - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a few tornadoes. - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://gohsep.la.gov/emergency |
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Region |
Alert |
Florida |
Flood Warning (6)
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Louisiana |
Tropical Cyclone Advisory (20)
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Coastal Louisiana-Texas |
Tropical Cyclone Advisory
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Louisiana |
Hurricane Local Statement (28)
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Texas |
Hurricane Local Statement (12)
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Laguna Madre Bay,Gulf of Mexico waters,Coastal Texas |
Hurricane Local Statement (11)
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Florida |
Public Severe Weather Alert (3)
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California |
Public Severe Weather Alert (15)
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Arizona,California |
Public Severe Weather Alert (2)
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Texas |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (11)
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Florida,Georgia |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (3)
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Louisiana,Mississippi |
Flood Statement (2)
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Texas |
Flood Statement
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Guam,Mauritius |
Flood Statement (2)
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Florida |
Flood Statement
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Federated States of Micronesia |
Special Weather Statement
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Idaho |
Air Stagnation Advisory (4)
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Oregon |
Air Stagnation Advisory
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California |
Air Stagnation Advisory (5)
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Wyoming |
Air Stagnation Advisory
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Montana |
Air Stagnation Advisory
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Louisiana |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (20)
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Nevada |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (3)
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Texas |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (3)
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California |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (3)
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Mississippi |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (3)
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Washington |
Red Flag Warning
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California |
Red Flag Warning
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Wyoming |
Red Flag Warning (6)
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South Dakota,Wyoming |
Red Flag Warning
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Montana |
Red Flag Warning (4)
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Coastal California |
Marine Weather Statement (14)
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Texas |
Marine Weather Statement (7)
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Guam Coastal Waters,Rota Coastal Waters,Tinian Coastal Waters,Saipan Coastal Waters |
Marine Weather Statement
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Florida |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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South Carolina |
Marine Weather Statement
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North Carolina,South Carolina |
Marine Weather Statement
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Lake Erie |
Marine Weather Statement (5)
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Lake Ontario |
Marine Weather Statement
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Buffalo Harbor and the Upper Niagara River |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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Lake Ontario |
Marine Weather Statement
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New York |
Marine Weather Statement (3)
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Coastal Georgia |
Marine Weather Statement (4)
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Coastal South Carolina-Georgia |
Marine Weather Statement (3)
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Coastal Florida,Coastal Florida-Georgia |
Marine Weather Statement
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Ohio,Pennsylvania |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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Lake Erie |
Marine Weather Statement
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Michigan |
Marine Weather Statement (4)
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Coastal Florida |
Marine Weather Statement
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