News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

Click HERE for the 2 pm slides for today's weather briefing.

Main Takeaways:

• The main focus for this briefing will be Tropical Depression Nine. This system is expected to continue northwest and strengthen before entering the southeastern Gulf late Friday and into early Saturday.

• This system will continue northwest with significant impacts possible along the[...]

Click HERE for an update concerning now Tropical Depression Nine.

Changes from the last update:

• The tropical disturbance in the central Caribbean is now Tropical Depression Nine.

Overview:

• Tropical Depression Nine will continue northwest with strengthening expected before entering[...]

Click HERE for an update concerning the potential for tropical cyclone development in the Gulf of Mexico/Western Caribbean. 

Changes from the last briefing:

• Tropical cyclone formation chance now 90%  

Overview:

• There is a High (90%) chance of tropical cyclone development over the next[...]

Click HERE and HERE for an overview on the oppressive heat expected today and potential for excessive heat this upcoming weekend.

Changes since previous update:

• A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of southeastern Louisiana and all of southern and southeastern Mississippi from 9AM through 7PM today.
• An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for portions of southeastern Louisiana and coastal Mississippi Saturday morning through[...]

Click HERE for the slides for today's weekly weather briefing.

Main Takeaways:

• Heat will be the main impact through the weekend with dangerous heat conditions expected Friday and Saturday

• Rain chances increase Monday through[...]