›2020 Hurricane Delta, Latest Updates, Port Fourchon, Weather Updates›Oct. 5 @ 2:30 p.m. – TS Delta Phase 1 Storm Watch, Update 1

Oct. 5 @ 2:30 p.m. – TS Delta Phase 1 Storm Watch, Update 1

October 5, 2020| Leigh Guidry | 2020 Hurricane Delta, Latest Updates, Port Fourchon, Weather Updates

GLPC STORM WATCH
Tropical Storm Delta
UPDATE #1
Monday, October 5, 2020
2:30 p.m.

The Port Commission is keeping an eye on the development of Tropical Storm Delta, which is forecast to approach the northern Gulf of Mexico region later this week.

GLPC is moving to Storm Watch phase, which means that the Port Commission is monitoring the weather in the Gulf of Mexico for any signs of development or strengthening that may affect our area over the next several days. Businesses and coastal residents should be alert for new updates and warnings and need to be prepared to take quick action if necessary.

Please review your facility’s hurricane plan, be thoughtful of stockpiling any loose material or excess items that could fly away or be damaged if Port Fourchon is affected by a storm, and make sure the Port Commission has your facility’s updated contact information so that you can receive timely storm-related information.
 

POSSIBLE IMPACTS IN THE PORT FOURCHON AREA:

  • There is still considerable uncertainty in the forecast, with little confidence in wind, tidal impacts, or where the heaviest rain might fall. Impacts may vary widely depending upon Delta’s eventual track and intensity.
  • RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall possible Wednesday through Saturday. Rainfall totals of 3-4 inches are forecast to occur Thursday through Friday night, with locally higher amounts possible.
  • TIDES/STORM SURGE: Elevated tides could affect portions of the area as early as Wednesday.
  • WINDS: Strong winds possible along the coast late Wednesday evening.
  • ROADWAYS: No closures anticipated at this time.

 

NOTIFICATIONS AND WEATHER INFORMATION:

If you have signed up to any of our public information or emergency notification lists, e-mails, and/or social media, messages will be sent out regularly during a weather event with up-to-date information. If you would like to sign up for any notifications from the Port Commission, visit our NOTIFY ME page.

Visit the Port Commission’s WEATHER & STORM INFO webpage for links to current storm information, helpful storm prep information and resources, and contact updating forms.

We will continue to evaluate the threat this weather poses and keep you updated with any developing weather-related issues.

 

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