Oct. 9 @ 5:00 p.m. – Hurricane Delta Phase 5 Storm in Port, Update 10
GLPC STORM PHASE 5: STORM IN PORT
Hurricane Delta
UPDATE #10
Friday, October 9, 2020
5:00 p.m.
Port Fourchon is in Storm Phase 5, which is Storm in Port, as Hurricane Delta moves toward landfall as a Category 2 hurricane. Impacts are focused near the Cameron area of southwest Louisiana, but Port Fourchon remains under advisory due to coastal flooding concerns.
A mandatory evacuation order remains in place for all residents and businesses south of the Leon Theriot Lock in Golden Meadow as ordered by the Lafourche Parish president.
Rising water levels have caused some water encroaching on roadways below the Golden Meadow Lock.
Roads are currently open to vehicular traffic, but this will transition to road closure when tides rise and overtop the roadway on low-lying areas of LA 1 below the Golden Meadow Lock. Travel below the floodgates is highly discouraged.
Port Fourchon Harbor Police will be monitoring the condition of the roadway, and the Port Commission will send out updates as they become available.
A checkpoint manned by Port Fourchon Harbor Police has been put in place at GLPC’s Fourchon Operations Center on LA 3090 to monitor traffic in and out of the port and maintain safety during mandatory evacuation.
After the storm has passed and roadways are cleared for passage, the Port Commission will notify port businesses when limited or full access is given to tenants to return and assess any damage to facilities.
GLPC Harbor Police and essential personnel will remain on duty during the storm to monitor conditions and take action as needed. NOTE: Emergency services may not be readily available in areas under mandatory evacuation during extreme weather events. As during any emergency, dial 911.
POSSIBLE IMPACTS IN THE PORT FOURCHON AREA:
- RAINFALL: Potential for heavy rainfall and squalls associated with outer rain bands.
- TIDES/STORM SURGE: Storm surge of 3-5 feet expected. Tides are elevated below the floodgates as storm surge pushes inland. Dangerous marine conditions.
- WINDS: Strong, gusty winds. Isolated tornadoes possible.
- ROADWAYS: Roads are open to vehicular traffic at this time, but be alert for closure notices as storm waters rise. Expect LA 1 to be closed to all vehicles south of the Leon Theriot Lock in Golden Meadow once water levels overtop the roadway and impact safety.
WARNINGS, WATCHES, & ADVISORIES (Updated 10/09/2020 @ 4:00 PM):
- Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Lafourche Parish until further notice
- Storm Surge Warning in effect for Lafourche Parish until further notice
EMERGENCY STORM HARBOR MARINA:
GLPC has opened the Emergency Storm Harbor Marina to commercial fishing vessels seeking safe harbor within the South Lafourche Levee System. Utilization of this marina will be on a first come, first served basis. Harbor Police will be on scene to monitor marina activity.
Visit this link to view GLPC Ordinance No. 74 regarding Storm Harbor Marina use: https://portfourchon.com/wp-content/uploads/Ordinance74.pdf
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.