Tropical Weather Outlook For Sunday June 13, 2021

Click HERE an update on the tropics.

Changes from previous update: 

• The chance of development in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico over the next 5 days has increased to 50%.

Overview:

There is now a LOW (10%) chance of tropical cyclone development over the next 2 days.

There is a MEDIUM (50%) chance of tropical cyclone development over the next 5 days.

Impacts:

• This system could impact the northern Gulf Coast region late next week, and although there is high uncertainty on any specific impacts this far out, the greatest concern at this point is heavy rainfall.
• Now is the time to review preparedness plans since we are only in the beginning of hurricane season.

Next Update and Contact Information:

The next update will be sent if the chances of development increase or if changes warrant an update. 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