437 WTUS84 KLIX 241840 HLSLIX LAZ034>037-039-040-046>050-056>072-MSZ068>071-077-080>082-250245- Tropical Storm Marco Local Statement Special Advisory Number 18 National Weather Service New Orleans LA AL142020 140 PM CDT Mon Aug 24 2020 This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi **Watches and Warnings Will Be Issued Later This Afternoon for Laura** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - Watches and Warnings Will Be Issued Later This Afternoon for Laura * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 130 miles southeast of New Orleans LA or about 120 miles south-southeast of Gulfport MS - 28.7N 88.6W - Storm Intensity 40 mph - Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 6 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Marco has weakened however our focus now turns to Tropical Storm Laura. Products for Laura will be issued later this afternoon. Stay vigilant and complete any preparations for Laura's potential impacts. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Minor coastal flooding is ongoing and watches or warnings will be for Laura will be issued later this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Updates provided later this afternoon. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Updates provided later this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA for Laura will be sent by 5 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$