City Of New Orleans Monitoring Tropical Development

From the City of New Orleans:

July 22, 2020

The City of New Orleans is monitoring a tropical wave located in the central Gulf of Mexico, which is likely to strengthen and bring some local impacts Thursday and Friday.

The disturbance will likely develop into a tropical depression over the next two days as it moves west-northwest at about 10 miles per hour. Locally, impacts may include storms with heavy rain and gusty winds and some coastal flooding in areas outside of levee protection. New Orleans is in a marginal risk area for excessive rainfall now through Friday and the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect 7 a.m. Thursday through 7 a.m. Friday morning for areas outside the levees. Additional watches or warnings may be issued for our area.

The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is in regular contact with the National Weather Service New Orleans and is monitoring the system. Still activated in response to COVID-19, the City's Emergency Operations Center is also ready to respond as necessary should this system impact New Orleans.

Residents are encouraged to prepare for the potential for heavy rain by clearing leaves and debris from gutters, downspouts, and in front of catch basins. Call 3-1-1 to report catch basins that are not fully functioning.

As always during hurricane season, residents are reminded to review emergency plans, gather emergency supplies, and stay informed. Hurricane preparedness information is available at ready.nola.gov/hurricane. To register for alerts, text your zip code to 888777 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts. Individuals who might need extra help during an emergency due to medical or mobility needs should sign up for the City’s Special Needs Registry. To register, call 3-1-1 or go to specialneeds.nola.gov.

This press release was produced by the City of New Orleans. The views expressed are the author's own.