TD 5 may redevelop over Gulf of Mexico

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PRESS RELEASE

Louisiana Monitoring Potential Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico

BATON ROUGE (August 9, 2010) - The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is closely monitoring a system of low pressure entering the Gulf of Mexico that could develop into a tropical system later this week.

The National Weather Service (NWS) says Southeast Louisiana is expected to get several inches of rain over the next few days as a result of severe weather. As part of the Governor's Unified Command Group meeting on the oil spill today, the NWS briefed Governor Jindal and state agency heads on the system Monday afternoon.

"Our agencies are on alert for severe weather impacting our state mid-week, though the chance of a tropical storm forming is only 30 percent. However, even if this system does not intensify, we still should expect to see severe weather across Southeast Louisiana over the next few days," said GOHSEP Director Mark Cooper. "Louisiana residents should monitor local weather conditions and heed any warning issued by local officials."

Cooper added, "We are entering into the most active part of the Atlantic hurricane season and we know the best way to protect our families from harm is to plan well before tropical weather strikes. Families should visit www.getagameplan.org to find out how they can protect themselves, their homes and their pets in the event that a hurricane strikes Louisiana this year."


STAY INFORMED/BE PREPARED

Throughout any tropical storm or hurricane, public information will be released through GOHSEP and the state Joint Information Center. A list of hurricane supplies, evacuation information and other critical information can be found on the www.getagameplan.org website.


Preparedness kits include:

• A three to five day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won't spoil
• One change of clothing and footwear per person, and one blanket or sleeping bag per person
• A first aid kit that includes prescription medications
• Emergency tools including a battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries
• An extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash or traveler's checks
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members
• And, important family documents in a waterproof container.

http://emergency.louisiana.gov/Releases/08092010-monitor.html

 

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Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion

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AXNT20 KNHC 110000
TWDAT

TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
805 PM EDT TUE AUG 10 2010

TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION FOR NORTH AMERICA...CENTRAL
AMERICA...GULF OF MEXICO...CARIBBEAN SEA...NORTHERN SECTIONS OF
SOUTH AMERICA...AND ATLANTIC OCEAN TO THE AFRICAN COAST FROM THE
EQUATOR TO 32N. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED ON SATELLITE
IMAGERY...METEOROLOGICAL ANALYSIS...WEATHER OBSERVATIONS...AND
RADAR.

BASED ON 1800 UTC SURFACE ANALYSIS AND SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH
2315 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES...
THE BROAD SURFACE LOW IN THE SE GULF OF MEXICO WAS UPGRADED TO
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE AS OF 2330 UTC. T.D. FIVE IS CENTERED
NEAR 26.0N 84.1W OR ABOUT 225 NM SSE OF APALACHICOLA FLORIDA AND
ABOUT 325 NM SE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER MOVING NW
AT 5 KT. ESTIMATED CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1007 MB. MAXIMUM
SUSTAINED WIND SPEED IS 30 KT WITH GUST TO 40 KT. CLUSTERS OF
SCATTERED SHOWERS/ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS COVER A BROAD AREA E OF
91W OVER THE FLORIDA...CUBA...AND THE N YUCATAN PENINSULA.

AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IN THE CENTRAL ATLC IS ANALYZED AS A
1015 MB LOW NEAR 24N52W WHICH IS ABOUT 700 NM NE OF THE LEEWARD
ISLANDS. SCATTERED SHOWERS ARE E OF THE LOW CENTER WITHIN 45 NM
OF LINE FROM 23N48W TO 24N51W. ALTHOUGH UPPER-LEVEL WINDS ARE
NOT EXPECTED TO BECOME VERY CONDUCIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT AN
INCREASE IN THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY COULD RESULT IN THE FORMATION
OF A TROPICAL DEPRESSION. THERE IS A HIGH CHANCE OF THIS SYSTEM
BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS AS IT MOVES
TOWARD THE N AND N-NE OVER THE ATLC.

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Tropical Depression FIVE Public Advisory

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tropical depression five special advisory number 1
nws tpc/national hurricane center miami fl al052010
730 pm edt tue aug 10 2010

...tropical depression forms over the southeastern gulf of mexico...


Summary of 730 pm edt...2330 utc...information
----------------------------------------------
location...26.0n 84.1w
about 260 mi...420 km sse of apalachicola florida
about 375 mi...600 km se of the mouth of the mississippi river
maximum sustained winds...35 mph...55 km/hr
present movement...nw or 315 degrees at 6 mph...9 km/hr
minimum central pressure...1007 mb...29.74 inches


watches and warnings
--------------------
changes with this advisory...

A tropical storm warning has been issued for the northern gulf of
mexico coast from destin florida to intracoastal city
louisiana...including lake pontchartrain and new orleans.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect...

A tropical storm warning is in effect for...
* destin florida to intracoastal city louisiana...including lake
pontchartrain and new orleans

a tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

For storm information specific to your area in the united
states...including possible inland watches and warnings...please
monitor products issued by your local national weather service
forecast office.


Discussion and 48-hour outlook
------------------------------
at 730 pm edt...2330 utc...the center of tropical depression five
was located near latitude 26.0 north...longitude 84.1 west. The
depression is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph...9 km/hr a
gradual turn toward the west-northwest with an increase in forward
speed is expected on wednesday. On the forecast track...the center
of the tropical cyclone will be approaching the north central gulf
of mexico by late wednesday or early thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph...55 km/hr...with higher
gusts. Slow strengthening is expected...and the depression is
forecast to become a tropical storm on wednesday.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb...29.74 inches.


Hazards affecting land
----------------------
rainfall...total rain accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with isolated
maximum amounts of 8 to 10 inches are possible along the northern
and northeastern gulf of mexico coast.

Wind...tropical storm conditions are expected to begin affecting the
tropical storm warning area by late wednesday...making outside
preparations difficult or dangerous.

Storm surge...a storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 2
to 4 feet above ground level along the immediate coast near and to
the east of where the center makes landfall.


Next advisory
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next advisory...1100 pm edt.

$$
forecaster pasch/kimberlain

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PRESS RELEASE

Governor Jindal Declares State of Emergency for Invest 94

BATON ROUGE (August 10, 2010) - Today, Governor Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency for the State of Louisiana in preparation for Invest 94, which if upgraded, would become Tropical Storm Danielle.


EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION ON STATE OF EMERGENCY- INVEST 94/TS DANIELLE

WHEREAS,
the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, R.S. 29:721, et seq., confers upon the Governor of the State of Louisiana emergency powers to deal with emergencies and disasters, including those caused by fire, flood, earthquake or other natural or manmade causes, in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with such emergencies or disasters and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the State of Louisiana;

WHEREAS,
when the Governor determines that a disaster or emergency has occurred, or the threat thereof is imminent, R.S. 29:724(B)(1) empowers him to declare a state of emergency by executive order or proclamation;

WHEREAS,
a statewide declaration of emergency, Proclamation No. 20 BJ 2010, as extended by subsequent proclamations, was issued on April 29, 2010 in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and on April 29, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon event was designated a Spill of National Significance (SONS) by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security;

WHEREAS,
Invest 94, which if upgraded will become Tropical Storm Danielle, is projected to enter the area of response activities surrounding the Deepwater Horizon site located approximately forty-eight (48) miles off the southeastern coastline of Louisiana, and this response involves hundreds of maritime vessels and thousands of United States Coast Guard personnel, British Petroleum personnel and their contractors on-land and off-shore;

WHEREAS,
Invest 94 is expected to impact the coastal parishes of Louisiana with possible tropical force winds, wave surges, high tides, torrential rain and tornado activity. The storm is expected to make impact with the Louisiana coast during the night of Wednesday, August 11th or day of Thursday, August 12th with the expectation that tropical or hurricane force winds will reach the Louisiana coast prior to landfall;

WHEREAS,
the forecast from the National Weather Service indicates that the coastal parishes of Louisiana will be subjected to tropical force conditions to such a degree that life and property will be placed in jeopardy;

WHEREAS,
the coastal parishes of Louisiana are currently under parish declarations of Emergency for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and will continue to operate under those declarations for the approaching Invest 94;

WHEREAS,
a separate declaration of emergency is necessary to provide the authority for state government to assist local governments as requested, to allow State agencies to thoroughly prepare for any eventuality and to allow federal agencies and federal resources to be deployed if necessary; and

WHEREAS,
a declaration that a state of emergency exists on August 10, 2010, due to the predicted impact of Invest 94 along the Louisiana coast which threatens the safety and security of those citizens, is appropriate given the threatened tropical storm conditions and complicating factors created by the oil spill; and



NOW THEREFORE I, BOBBY JINDAL, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:

• SECTION 1: Pursuant to the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, R.S. 29:721, et seq., a separate state of emergency is declared to exist in the State of Louisiana as a result of forecasted tropical storm which, in addition to the Deepwater Horizon Spill of National Significance, has created emergency conditions that threaten the lives and property of the citizens of the State.
• SECTION 2: The Director of the Governor?s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is hereby authorized to undertake any activity authorized by law which he deems necessary and appropriate in response to this declaration.
• SECTION 3: The state of emergency extends from Tuesday, August 10, 2010 through Thursday, September 9, 2010, unless terminated sooner.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the City of Baton Rouge, on this Tuesday, 10th day of August, 2010.


/S/Bobby Jindal
GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA
ATTEST BY THE GOVERNOR


/S/Jay Dardenne
SECRETARY OF STATE

http://emergency.louisiana.gov/Releases/08102010-governor.html

 

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Atlantic Tropical Depression FIVE Intermediate Advisory Number 3A
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TCPAT5
BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 3A
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL052010
700 AM CDT WED AUG 11 2010

...POORLY ORGANIZED DEPRESSION MOVING NORTHWESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 700 AM CDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...27.1N 85.8W
ABOUT 185 MI...300 KM S OF APALACHICOLA FLORIDA
ABOUT 245 MI...390 KM ESE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/HR
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/HR
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...

NONE.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* DESTIN FLORIDA TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LOUISIANA...INCLUDING LAKE
PONTCHARTRAIN AND NEW ORLEANS

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 36 HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA IN THE UNITED
STATES...INCLUDING POSSIBLE INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE
MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
SATELLITE AND SURFACE DATA INDICATE THAT THE DEPRESSION HAS LOST
SOME ORGANIZATION AND COULD BE DEGENERATING INTO A BROAD AREA OF
LOW PRESSURE.

AT 700 AM CDT...1200 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE
WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 27.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 85.8 WEST. THE
DEPRESSION IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHWEST NEAR 12 MPH...19 KM/HR.
THIS GENERAL MOTION IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TODAY...WITH A DECREASE
IN FORWARD SPEED EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...THE
CENTER OF THE TROPICAL CYCLONE WILL BE APPROACHING THE NORTH
CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO TONIGHT OR THURSDAY MORNING.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS HAVE DECREASED TO NEAR 30 MPH...45 KM/HR...
WITH HIGHER GUSTS. ALTHOUGH THE DEPRESSION HAS WEAKENED...SOME
STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE CENTER REACHES THE COAST ON
THURSDAY.

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1008 MB...29.77 INCHES.


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
RAINFALL...TOTAL RAIN ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES WITH ISOLATED
MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF 8 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE FROM SOUTHEASTERN
LOUISIANA TO THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

WIND...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS COULD BEGIN TO AFFECT THE
TROPICAL STORM WARNING AREA BY TONIGHT OR EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.

STORM SURGE...A STORM SURGE WILL RAISE WATER LEVELS BY AS MUCH AS 2
TO 4 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL ALONG THE IMMEDIATE COAST NEAR AND TO
THE EAST OF WHERE THE CENTER MAKES LANDFALL.


NEXT ADVISORY
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NEXT COMPLETE ADVISORY...1100 AM EDT.

$$
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The tropical storm warning along the northern gulf coast has been discontinued

The tropical storm warning along the northern gulf coast has been discontinued

Tropical Depression FIVE Public Advisory

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tropical depression five advisory number 5
nws tpc/national hurricane center miami fl al052010
400 pm cdt wed aug 11 2010

...depression dissipates...this is the last advisory...
...potential for heavy rainfall along the gulf coast remains...


Summary of 400 pm cdt...2100 utc...information
----------------------------------------------
location...28.3n 87.6w
about 170 mi...270 km s of mobile alabama
about 105 mi...170 km ese of the mouth of the mississippi river
maximum sustained winds...30 mph...45 km/hr
present movement...nw or 305 degrees at 12 mph...19 km/hr
minimum central pressure...1009 mb...29.80 inches


watches and warnings
--------------------
changes with this advisory...

The tropical storm warning along the northern gulf coast has been
discontinued.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect...

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

For storm information specific to your area in the united
states...including possible inland watches and warnings...please
monitor products issued by your local national weather service
forecast office.


Discussion and 48-hour outlook
------------------------------
at 400 pm cdt...2100 utc...the remnant of tropical depression five
was located near latitude 28.3 north...longitude 87.6 west. The
remnant is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph...19 km/hr.
This general motion is forecast to continue tonight...with a
decrease in forward speed expected on thursday. The remnant is
likely to reach the northern gulf coast tonight or early thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph...45 km/hr...with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is expected before the remnant
reaches the coast.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb...29.80 inches.

Hazards affecting land
----------------------
rainfall...total rain accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with isolated
maximum amounts of 8 inches are possible from southeastern
louisiana to the western florida panhandle through friday morning.

Storm surge...a storm surge could raise water levels by as much as 1
to 2 feet above ground level along the immediate coast in areas of
onshore wind.


Next advisory
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this is the last public advisory issued by the national hurricane
center on this system. Additional information on the potential
rainfall threat can be found in forecasts issued by the
hydrometeorological prediction center and local national weather
service forecast offices.

$$
forecaster brown

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<TABLE class=full cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=full>Posted by: JeffMasters, 2:30 PM GMT on August 15, 2010</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
The remnants of Tropical Depression Five are still spinning over southwestern Georgia, and the storm is headed southwards towards the Gulf of Mexico, where redevelopment into a tropical depression could occur by Tuesday. Latest long range radar out of Mobile, Alabama shows that a band of intense thunderstorms has developed over the northern Gulf of Mexico, and satellite imagery shows that this activity continues to intensify and expand in areal coverage. Most of the heavy rain is offshore, but I expect heavy rains will spread to the Florida Panhandle late this afternoon. These heavy rains will likely spread to coastal regions of Alabama, Mississippi, and Southeast Louisiana by Monday, as the center of ex-TD 5 approaches the coast and the storm begins to wind up again. By Tuesday, the GFS and HWRF models predict that the center will move off the coast, and TD 5 will be reborn again. The system may have enough time over water to become a weak tropical storm before making landfall Tuesday night or Wednesday morning over Southeast Louisiana. Wind shear is currently low, 5 - 10 knots, and is expected to remain low to moderate, 5 - 15 knots, over the next three days, favoring re-development of TD 5. NHC is giving a 20% chance that TD 5 will regenerate into a tropical depression by 8am EDT Tuesday. I think the odds are higher than this, perhaps 40%.

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1. AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE...THE REMNANT OF TROPICAL DEPRESSIONFIVE...IS LOCATED OVER SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA. THIS SYSTEM ISFORECAST TO MOVE SOUTHWARD TOWARD THE NORTHERN GULF COAST LATERTODAY AND TONIGHT AND IT COULD EMERGE OVER THE GULF WATERS BY EARLYMONDAY...WHERE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CONDUCIVE FOR SOMEDEVELOPMENT. THERE IS A MEDIUM CHANCE...30 PERCENT...OF THISSYSTEM BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE AGAIN DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.

ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THENEXT 48 HOURS.

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PRESS RELEASE

As Remnants of Tropical Depression Five Move Toward Louisiana, State Prepares for Possible Severe Weather and Flooding


<TABLE align=right><TBODY><TR></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Baton Rouge (August 16, 2010) - The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is monitoring possible severe weather associated with the remnants of Tropical Depression 5, which currently is moving westward through the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward southeast Louisiana.


The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting heavy rainfall through Wednesday. Some parishes could receive up to eight inches of rain and should prepare for possible flooding. The ground is saturated in many areas because of heavy rain in recent days. The NWS has issued a Coastal Flood Watch and a Flash Flood Watch for parts of coastal and central Louisiana.

GOHSEP's Crisis Action team will continue to monitor the severe weather and stay in close contact with local governments. GOHSEP also has personnel in impacted parishes to provide support. Governor Jindal declared a State of Emergency on August 10, 2010, the first time Tropical Depression 5 was projected to impact Louisiana. This declaration remains in effect.

"It is imperative that Louisiana residents be ready in the event that flooding impacts their communities," said GOHSEP Director Mark Cooper.

"We are in the most active part of hurricane season and this severe weather is an example of how a storm system can dissipate and then resurrect itself and quickly affect our state. This is why all families need a plan for protecting themselves when severe weather strikes."

The state offers the following safety tips for areas affected by flooding:

• Do Not Walk through Flowing Water: Drowning deaths can occur during flash floods. Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. Use a pole or stick to make sure you are walking on ground if you must walk through flood water that is not flowing.
• Do Not Drive through a Flooded Area: Do not drive around road barriers; a road or bridge may be washed out.
• Stay Away from Power Lines and Electrical Wires: Electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to your utility company or local emergency manager.

IMPORTANCE OF BEING PREPARED

Throughout any tropical storm or hurricane, public information will be released through GOHSEP and the state Joint Information Center. A list of hurricane supplies, evacuation information and other critical information can be found on the www.getagameplan.org website.



Preparedness kits include:

• A three to five day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and food that won't spoil
• One change of clothing and footwear per person, and one blanket or sleeping bag per person
• A first aid kit that includes prescription medications
• Emergency tools including a battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries
• An extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash or traveler's checks
• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members
• And, important family documents in a waterproof container.

For more information related to the oil spill, visit www.emergency.louisiana.govcom/photos/lagohsep">www.flickr.com/photos/lagohsep

http://emergency.louisiana.gov/Releases/81610Remnants.htm