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Risk for Tornadoes for the Southern Portions of Alabama and Into the Florida Panhandle
Risk for brief tornadoes continues across Tornado Watch 497, in conjunction with Tropical Storm Delta. Continue reading
7:00 am Delta Update: Center Now Located Over Northeastern Louisiana
On the forecast track, the center of Delta should move across northeastern Louisiana this morning and then across northern Mississippi and into the Tennessee Valley later today and Sunday. Continue reading
Weather Xtreme Video: Wet, Breezy, & the Potential for a Tornado or Two Today
Wet and breezy conditions are expected for today as portions of Tropical Storm Delta move through the area. We’ll have to watch the radar closely as there is the potential for a few tornadoes. Continue reading
Delta at 10 pm: Hurricane Conditions and a Life-Threatening Storm Surge Still Occurring Within the Warning Area
On the forecast track, the center of Delta should move across central and northeastern Louisiana tonight and Saturday morning. After that time, the system is forecast to move across northern Mississippi and into the Tennessee Valley. Continue reading
At 9:00 pm, Delta’s Strong Winds Continue to Spread Inland Across Louisiana
Power outages are now up to over 300,000 customers in Louisiana and up to 113,000 customers in Texas. Those numbers are likely to rise, especially in Louisiana. Continue reading
8:00 pm Delta Position & Intensity Update
Although Delta is moving farther inland, strong winds continue along the coast of southwestern Louisiana. Calcasieu Pass reported a sustained wind of 70 mph (113 km/h) and a gust to 86 mph (138 km/h) during the past hour. Continue reading
At 7:00 pm, Delta Just Inland Along the Southwestern Louisiana Coast
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid weakening is expected overnight and Saturday. Delta is forecast to weaken to a tropical storm tonight and to a tropical depression on Saturday. Continue reading
Water Levels Increasing Along the Coast of Louisiana
A NOAA National Ocean Service water level gauge at Freshwater Canal Locks, Louisiana, recently reported storm surge inundation of a little over 4 feet above ground level. Continue reading
Delta Weakens to a Category 2 Hurricane; Life-Threatening Storm Surge Expected Over the Next Several Hours
The Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network station at Texas Point recently reported sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a wind gust of 57 mph (92 km/h). Lake Charles Regional Airport recently reported a wind gust of 60 mph (96 km/h). Continue reading
Portions of Central Alabama Have Been Upgraded to a Slight Risk on Saturday
The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the west and southwestern parts of Central Alabama to a level 2 Slight Risk for severe storms on Saturday. Continue reading
