TROPICAL UPDATE FROM US NWS LAKE CHARLES 6.2.23:
Tropical Depression 2 has strengthened to Tropical Storm Arlene.
It will not stay at tropical storm strength too long - it should be
back to a depression tonight.
We will see no weather impacts in our area from Arlene.
PLEASE NOTE ST MARY IS CONSIDERED SOUTH CENTRAL..
WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS EXPECTED :
PLEASE TIE DOWN LOOSE OBJECTS, SUCH AS: GARBAGE
CANS, PATIO FURNITURE, PLANTS, ETC. MINOR
FLOODING MAY OCCUR ALONG THE COAST CYPREMORT
POINT AND BURNS POINT AREA WITH STRONG SOUTH
WINDS AND HIGH TIDE...
DURING HEAVY RAINS, PLEASE BE MINDFUL
IF A STREET IS FLOODED DO NOT GO THROUGH BARRICADES
TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN
ALSO WAKES MAY PUSH WATER INTO HOMES
ST MARY PARISH HURRICANE GUIDES ARE LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE ST MARY PARISH COURTHOUSE BUILDING LOBBY OR ROOM 105 OR 107, 1ST FLOOR.
YOU MAY ALSO DOWNLOAD LA GOHSEP HURRICANE GUIDE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://gohsep.la.gov/evacinfo/Emergency_Guide_v46b_7-1_4p.pdf FOR
ROAD CLOSURES PLEASE GOTO THE LINK BELOW:
https://lb.511la.org/lalb/
On October 10, 2013: Flood stages at four forecast points along the Atchafalaya River will be changed to better reflect flood impacts along the reaches of the river served by these forecast points.
The National Weather Service will change the river flood criteria at four locations along the Atchafalaya River to better reflect the flood impacts at the following locations: Butte La Rose, Melville, Krotz Springs, and Morgan City.
Morgan City
| | New Criteria | Current Criteria |
|---|
Action Stage
|
4 Feet
|
4 Feet
|
Flood Stage
|
6 Feet
|
4 Feet
|
Moderate Flood Stage
|
7 Feet
|
7 Feet
|
Major Flood Stage
|
12 Feet
|
12 Feet
|
These changes in the flood criteria will allow emergency managers in Avoyelles, St. Mary,St. Martin, St. Landry, and Iberia parishes to better serve the communities that would
be impacted by flooding. These flood criteria reflect input from the leaders of these parishes,
along with first responders, and citizens.
Important: These changes will not affect flood insurance maps or flood insurance rates for these locations. This will only affect the watch and warning criteria at this locations .
Have you developed your disaster plan? Start today. You never know when the unexpected will happen. Be prepared; develop your emergency kit!
Ready.gov - FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
