Wind advisory issued for New Orleans

by NOLA.com

Sunday August 24, 2008, 12:53 PM

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a wind advisory, resulting from Tropical Strom Fay, in effect until 1 a.m. Monday.

Strong west- to southwest-winds have developed in circulation around Fay. Winds are expected to remain from 25 to 30 mph at times with higher gusts possible.

Tropical Storm Fay has become centered over southeast Mississippi and will slowly move west of southern Mississippi today and tonight. As the storm tracks west, the circulation with this system will produce strong winds over the South Shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

A wind advisory means that winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Be alert to the danger of these winds, especially when driving on bridges and exposed highways. Use extra caution.

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Wind advisory issued for New Orleans

by NOLA.com

Sunday August 24, 2008, 12:53 PM

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a wind advisory, resulting from Tropical Strom Fay, in effect until 1 a.m. Monday.

Strong west- to southwest-winds have developed in circulation around Fay. Winds are expected to remain from 25 to 30 mph at times with higher gusts possible.

Tropical Storm Fay has become centered over southeast Mississippi and will slowly move west of southern Mississippi today and tonight. As the storm tracks west, the circulation with this system will produce strong winds over the South Shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

A wind advisory means that winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Be alert to the danger of these winds, especially when driving on bridges and exposed highways. Use extra caution.

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Fay weakens to a depression but heavy rains and flooding could continue for several days

by NOLA.com

Saturday August 23, 2008, 10:05 PM

Information from the National Weather Service

At 10 p.m. all Tropical Storm Warnings along the northeastern Gulf of Mexico coast have been discontinued.

At 10 p.m., the center of Tropical Depression Fay was located near latitude 30.9 N, longitude 87.1 W, about 60 miles east-northeast of Mobile, Alabama and about 30 miles north-northeast of Pensacola Florida.

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Fay weakening over land but still dumping heavy rains

by NOLA.com

Saturday August 23, 2008, 7:12 PM

Information from the National Weather Service

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the northeastern gulf coast from Suwannee River, Florida westward to the Alabama-Mississippi border.

At 7 p.m. the center of Tropical Storm Fay was located inland over the western Florida panhandle near latitude 30.7 N, longitude 86.7 W, about 35 miles northeast of Pensacola, Florida.

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Tropical storm warning, watch dropped for New Orleans area, but rainfall threat remains

by Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune

Saturday August 23, 2008, 4:31 PM

The National Hurricane Center has dropped all tropical storm watches and warnings west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line this afternoon, as Tropical Storm Fay has moved far enough ashore that its winds will be lessening.

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Fay moving farther inland accompanied by torrential rains

by NOLA.com

Saturday August 23, 2008, 4:24 PM

Information from the National Weather Service

At 4 p.m. the Tropical Storm Warning and the Tropical Storm Watch west of the Alabama-Mississippi border have been discontinued.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the northeastern gulf coast from Suwanee River Florida westward to the Alabama - Mississippi border.

At 4 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Fay was located near latitude 30.6 N, longitude 86.3 W or about 105 miles east of Mobile, Alabama and about 55 miles east of Pensacola, Florida.

Fay is moving toward the west near 7 m.p.h. This general motion is expected to continue during the next day or two. On the forecast track, Fay will be moving over the western Florida panhandle tonight, and southern Alabama and Mississippi on Sunday.

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Center of Fay moving westward over Fla. panhandle

by NOLA.com

Saturday August 23, 2008, 12:56 PM

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the northeastern Gulf Coast from Suwanee River, Fla., westward to the mouth of the Mississippi. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect west of the mouth of the Mississippi River to Grand Isle, La., including metropolitan New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.

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Update: TS Warning for lower Plaquemines, St. Bernard Parishes

by NOLA.com

Saturday August 23, 2008, 12:29 PM

The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for lower Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishs as Fay continues its westward trek across the Florida Peninsula.

A Tropical Storm Warning now is in effect from the Mississippi and Alabama state line to the mouth of the Mississippi River. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the same area.

Fay was located near latitude 30.1 north, longitude 85.6 west or about 100 miles east-southeast of Pensacola, Fla. Tropical Storm Fay was moving to the west near 7 mph.

This statement recomments actions to be taken by persons in lower St. Bernard and lower Plaquemines Parishes.

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Fay still drenching the Florida

by NOLA.com

Saturday August 23, 2008, 9:57 AM

At 10 a.m., the Tropical Storm Warning is extended southward along the northern Gulf Coast to the mouth of the Mississippi River. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the northeastern Gulf Coast from Suwanee River, Fla., westward to the mouth of the Mississippi River. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect west of the mouth of the Mississippi River to Grand Isle, La., including metropolitan New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours.

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New Orleans under tropical storm watch, 45 mph winds, 4 inches of rain possible

by Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune

Saturday August 23, 2008, 8:50 AM

A tropical storm watch is in effect from the mouth of the Pearl River to Grand Isle, including the New Orleans area and Lake Pontchartrain, as Fay maintains strength as it continues to straddle the Gulf of Mexico coastline on its wobbly path from Florida.

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N.O. still under watch as TS Fay moves west across Fla. panhandle

by NOLA.com

Saturday August 23, 2008, 7:09 AM

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the northeastern Gulf Coast from Suwanee River, Fla., westward to the mouth of the Pearl River. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect west of the mouth of the Pearl River to Grand Isle, La., including metropolitan New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours.

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Fay now centered over water, pushing west

by National Hurricane Center

Friday August 22, 2008, 10:58 PM

Tropical Storm Fay is now centered over water in the Gulf of Mexico and is slightly stronger. Heavy rains continue over northern Florida and southern Georgia. While it does not yet include New Orleans or Lake Pontchartrain, a tropical storm watch is now extended along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico to the mouth of the Mississippi River.

A tropical storm watch from west of Destin to the Mississippi/Alabama border has been changed to a tropical storm warning. A tropical storm warning is now in effect for the northeastern gulf coast from Suwanee River, Florida westward to the Mississippi/Alabama border.

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Fay enters the Gulf of Mexico

by National Hurricane Center

Friday August 22, 2008, 7:12 PM

The center of Tropical Storm Fay has entered the extreme northeastern Gulf of Mexico.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the gulf coast of
Florida from Aripeka north and west to Destin. A tropical storm watch remains in effect from west of Destin to the Mississippi/Alabama border.

At 7 p.m. the center of Fay was located about 45 miles southeast of Tallahassee, Florida and about 65 miles east of Apalachicola, Florida.

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Fay crawls westward

by National Hurricane Center

Friday August 22, 2008, 4:03 PM

Fay is not in a hurry but is slowly moving westward.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect from west of Destin to the Mississippi/Alabama border.

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Fay still drenching portions of Florida

by National Hurricane Center

Friday August 22, 2008, 3:08 PM

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the gulf coast of Florida from Aripeka northward and westward to Destin, and from flagler beach northward to the Savannah river at the border between Georgia and South Carolina.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect from west of Destin to the Mississippi/Alabama border.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.

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