Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura update - Monday August 24, 10am

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Here is an update concerning Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. 

Changes from previous update: 

• No significant changes from previous update

Overview:

• Marco is expected to have mostly minor impacts on the area, mainly in the form of minor coastal flooding

• Laura could have more significant impacts on portions of the area during the Wednesday/Thursday time frame

Confidence:

• We are confident Marco will have mostly minor impacts on the area

• We are confident Laura will have some impact on the area, but are less confident in the magnitude of those impacts

Impacts from Marco:

• Mostly minor coastal flooding. Potential inundation:

  • Open coast from Morgan City to Ocean Springs: 2 to 4 ft

  • Lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas: 2 to 3 ft

  • Open coast Ocean Springs to AL Border: 2 to 3 ft

• Heavy rainfall would be possible if any bands redevelop closer to Marco's main core

• Tropical storm force winds, mainly in gusts will be possible primarily in coastal areas

• One or two short live and fast moving tornadoes will be possible if

Impacts from Laura:

• TS Laura could bring more significant impacts to portions of the area, mainly west of the Mississippi River

• Remember that impacts can occur outside the forecast cone

• There is potential for moderate to major coastal flooding depending on Laura's track and intensity

• There is potential for heavy rainfall where any of Laura's outer bands track

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/