News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

The tropics are becoming more active and NHC is now monitoring four different areas for development. Three of them, including the disturbance in the Caribbean, have a low (20% or less) chance of developing in the next five days.

The disturbance over the central tropical Atlantic appears likely to become a tropical depression or tropical storm in the next 5 days, with a 70% chance of development. Should it become a tropical storm, the next name on the list is Danielle[...]

Main Takeaways:

• The wet pattern will continue with threats of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Several river flood warnings are also in effect, with prolonged flooding expected along the Pearl River.

• The flash flood watch is currently in effect through 7pm this evening. We don't currently expect to extend it as the threat does look more localized tomorrow through the weekend[...]

Overview:

WHAT: SLIGHT RISK of Excessive Rainfall today.

WHEN:  The shower and thunderstorm coverage should increase later this morning and into the afternoon.

WHERE:  Threat for today is for the entire area[...]

Vax up, Northshore! Get your monkeypox vaccine. Special Event hosted by LDH & Pafford EMS.

When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (COVID-19 vaccines available)

Where: Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit, 15481 W. Club Deluxe Road, Hammond | (985) 543-4165[...]

Overview:

WHAT: SLIGHT RISK of Excessive Rainfall today.

WHEN:  The shower and thunderstorm coverage should increase later this morning and into the afternoon.

WHERE:  Threat for today is for the entire area[...]