Tropical Depression Fred Update - August 12, 2021 5 AM
Click HERE for an update concerning Tropical Depression Fred.
Changes from the previous update:
Overview:
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Fred has re-emerged into the Atlantic Ocean near the eastern tip of Cuba and is fairly disorganized after moving across Hispaniola.
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The depression is expected to skirt the northern coast of Cuba today and early tomorrow before turning more to the northwest late on Friday.
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By this weekend, the system is expected to near southern Florida and approach the northern Gulf Coast east of our forecast area.
Confidence:
Potential Impacts:
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This system poses no immediate threat to the local area, and most current model guidance suggests it should remain east of the local area.
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However, due to its relatively close proximity to the local area, it should continue to be monitored.
Additional Information and Resources:
NWS New Orleans Website: www.weather.gov/neworleans
NWS New Orleans DSS Website: http://www.weather.gov/lix/embrief
NWS New Orleans Tropical Page: https://www.weather.gov/srh/tropical?office=lix
River Gauges and Forecasts: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lix
NWS New Orleans Facebook: www.facebook.com/NWSNewOrleans
NWS New Orleans Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWSNewOrleans
Online Severe Weather Reporting: https://www.weather.gov/lix/submit_storm_report
National Hurricane Center Website: https:///www.nhc.noaa.gov
Next Update and Contact Information:
The next update will be sent by 11 AM CDT today. If you have any questions in the interim or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached by phone at 504-522-7330 or 985-649-0429. Use extension 4 to speak with a forecaster. Alternatively, you can reach us by email by replying to this message or sending an email to sr-lix.forecasters@noaa.gov. Both methods will be delivered to the forecasters on shift at the office.
Regards,
Shawn O'Neil
Meteorologist/Observation Program Leader
NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge
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