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Marco Will Approach the Gulf Coast With Heavy Rain, Storm Surge on Monday
Marco Will Approach the Gulf Coast With Heavy Rain, Storm Surge on Monday
Jan 17, 2024
This is a previous version of our forecast for Tropical Storm Marco. To see the latest updates, . The Weather Company’s primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, . ...
Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens and Is an Increasing Hurricane Danger For the Gulf Coast This Week
Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens and Is an Increasing Hurricane Danger For the Gulf Coast This Week
Jan 17, 2024
At a Glance Tropical Storm Laura will spread flooding rainfall to Cuba and Jamaica into Monday.Laura will enter the Gulf of Mexico sometime late Monday or early Tuesday.Conditions in the Gulf of Mexico could allow Laura to strengthen significantly.The intensity and track is still uncertain for when Laura approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast.However, there is an increasing hurricane danger for the northern or western Gulf Coast by midweek.It's too early to determine specific details on the impacts the Gulf Coast...
15 Years After Katrina: Marco-Laura Hit Could Challenge COVID-Strained Gulf Coast
15 Years After Katrina: Marco-Laura Hit Could Challenge COVID-Strained Gulf Coast
Jan 17, 2024
With two potential hurricanes bearing down on the Gulf Coast, one business owner says the impact of coronavirus has been like Katrina on steroids. ...
The Last Major Hurricane Landfall in Louisiana, Rita, Was 15 Years Ago. It's Been Forgotten By Some.
The Last Major Hurricane Landfall in Louisiana, Rita, Was 15 Years Ago. It's Been Forgotten By Some.
Jan 17, 2024
At a Glance It has been 15 years since a Category 3 or stronger hurricane made landfall in Louisiana.The last one was Hurricane Rita in 2005. Rita dealt a devastating blow to southwestern Louisiana. Despite the state's reputation, there haven't been many Category 3 landfalls since 1950. This week, Laura could bring Louisiana its first landfall from a Category 3 or stronger hurricane in 15 years, since Hurricane Rita throttled parts of the state. Laura has the over the Gulf...
Marco Weakens and May Still Bring Heavy Rain to Parts of Gulf Coast Into Tuesday
Marco Weakens and May Still Bring Heavy Rain to Parts of Gulf Coast Into Tuesday
Jan 17, 2024
At a Glance Marco will track near the northern Gulf Coast into early Tuesday.The tropical depression will continue to weaken because of unfavorable upper-level winds.Localized flooding rainfall and gusty winds are the expected impacts from Marco. Tropical Depression Marco is weakening as it tracks near the northern Gulf Coast into Tuesday, where it will bring locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds to parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Marco made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi...
Marco and Laura: Track the Storms
Marco and Laura: Track the Storms
Jan 17, 2024
It's likely that Marco and Laura will make in the mainland United States over the next few days. There will be a lot to keep track of, so bookmark this landing page as your go-to for important information and maps on both tropical systems. Marco Marco is the first part of the one-two punch for the Gulf Coast. Marco made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River Monday evening with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. It will track...
Hurricane Watch Issued for Louisiana, Texas Coasts as Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens and Moves Into Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Watch Issued for Louisiana, Texas Coasts as Tropical Storm Laura Strengthens and Moves Into Gulf of Mexico
Jan 17, 2024
This is a previous version of our forecast for Laura. To see the latest updates, . The Weather Company’s primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, . ...
Hurricane Marco Recap: Why It Fizzled Near the U.S. Gulf Coast
Hurricane Marco Recap: Why It Fizzled Near the U.S. Gulf Coast
Jan 17, 2024
At a Glance Marco was a short-lived hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.Wind shear ultimately weakened Marco as it neared the northern Gulf Coast.Its main impact was flooding rainfall in the Florida Panhandle. Hurricane Marco wasn't a hurricane long in the Gulf of Mexico before weakening quickly and spinning down to a remnant low along the northern Gulf Coast. Marco was born as Tropical Depression Fourteen as it was just over 200 miles east of the coast of Honduras and...
Hurricane, Storm Surge Warnings Issued For Texas, Louisiana Ahead of Hurricane Laura
Hurricane, Storm Surge Warnings Issued For Texas, Louisiana Ahead of Hurricane Laura
Jan 17, 2024
Hurricane Laura has prompted new warnings along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts. A hurricane warning is now in effect from San Luis Pass, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana. This includes Galveston and parts of the east Houston metro area. Hurricane warnings are typically issued 36 hours before tropical storm-force winds are expected to begin, making storm preparations difficult. A storm surge warning is also now in effect from San Luis Pass, Texas, to the mouth of the Mississippi River...
Tropical Storm Laura Drenches Cuba, Hammers Haiti, Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Laura Drenches Cuba, Hammers Haiti, Dominican Republic
Jan 17, 2024
Tropical Storm Laura eyes the U.S. Gulf Coast after devastating the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Here’s the latest on the deadly storm. ...
For Storm Surge, Size Matters. Here's How Hurricane Laura Might Measure Up to Ike and Rita
For Storm Surge, Size Matters. Here's How Hurricane Laura Might Measure Up to Ike and Rita
Jan 17, 2024
At a Glance A life-threatening storm surge is forecast for Hurricane Laura along the Gulf Coast.Storm surge doesn't simply depend on the intensity of a hurricane.One other factor is how large a hurricane is.This was illustrated by two giant recent Gulf hurricanes, Rita and Ike.Laura's wind field may not be as large, but will still generate a dangerous surge. Hurricane Laura will produce a dangerous, life-threatening storm surge along parts of the Louisiana and Texas coasts when it makes landfall....
Hurricane Laura: Track the Storm as It Nears the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Laura: Track the Storm as It Nears the Gulf Coast
Jan 17, 2024
Hurricane Laura is expected to intensify over the Gulf of Mexico and become a major hurricane prior to striking the upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts late Wednesday or early Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will batter the coast, and a threat of flooding rain and strong winds will extend well inland. (MORE: Check the Forecast for Hurricane Laura) Below, you can find maps that show the hurricane forecast, as well as the biggest threats to expect from...
Hurricane Hanna Had Devastating Impact on South Texas Crops
Hurricane Hanna Had Devastating Impact on South Texas Crops
Jan 17, 2024
Farmers in the lower Rio Grande Valley are reeling in the wake of Hurricane Hanna, which destroyed many cotton and citrus crops. ...
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