Tropical Storm Warning until 08:45AM Sunday
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Lutcher - Gramercy
* WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: None - The wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - Conditions may still be breezy to windy. - Exercise due safety when moving about. - Review your seasonal plan and ensure readiness for the next tropical wind event. - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed - Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly.
* STORM SURGE - No storm surge inundation forecast - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: None - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - Surf conditions may still be rough with some beach erosion. Stronger than normal rip currents may also be present. - Exercise due safety. - Review your seasonal plan and ensure readiness for the next storm surge event. - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge impacts accordingly.
* FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. Stay informed and do not let down your guard. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. Also listen for possible river flood warnings for longer-term impacts along rivers. Do not drive through existing flood waters that cover the road. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, bayous, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.
* TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: None - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - Showers and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds may still occur. - Exercise due safety. - Review your seasonal plan and ensure readiness for the next tropical tornado event. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION: - http://emergency.louisiana.gov
* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. JAMES
Address/Location
St James Parish Sheriff's Office
5800 LA-44
Convent, LA 70723
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 225-562-2200
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SJPSO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tropical Storm Warning