Tropical storm Cristóbal continues to advance north through the Gulf of Mexico and should make landfall in Louisiana this Sunday between afternoon and night, according to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center (CNH).
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According to the weather report, in the early hours of this Sunday, they were already feeling squalid with winds of tropical storm force at the mouth of the Mississippi and “conditions are expected to continue deteriorating.”
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Cristobal it is currently about 140 miles (225 km) south of the mouth of the Mississippi River with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour (85 km / h) and a travel speed of 12 mph (19 kmp).
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The CNH maintains a storm surge warning for that area and the Ocean Springs Mississippi and Lake Borgne areas, which means there is a danger of life-threatening flooding for the next 48 hours. Additionally, a tropical storm warning was issued from the Intracoastal City in Louisiana to the Okaloosa border, Walton County, Florida, as well as the areas of Lake Pontchartrain and Maurepas.
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There is also a storm surge watch from east of Morgan City and the mouth of the Mississippi River.
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“People located in these areas they must take the necessary measures to protect life and property from the increase in water and the potential for other dangerous conditions. Diligently follow eviction instructions by official agencies, “recommended the CNH.
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Most dangerous: floods
Regardless of the exact point where the storm enters, its impact will be felt hundreds of miles away. Neighboring eastern states, such as Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, or even the Carolinas, will receive several inches of rain in a short period of time, which could lead to flash flooding.
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Widespread rainfall along the coast will likely be in the 5-10 inch range, with some areas reaching up to a foot (12 inches). These numbers alone are already enough to achieve flooding, but the risk is even greater considering that these territories have been receiving large amounts of rain over the past month and the soils are saturated, raising concern about flooding. in states like Louisiana, Arkansas and Florida.
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Mandatory evacuations
Since Saturday, officials and residents in southeast Louisiana have been preparing for the impact of Christopher, including the mandatory evacuations on Grand Isle and parts of Lafourche parish, as well as voluntary evacuations in other low areas and the deployment of sandbags and other preventive measures.
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Local officials in Orleans and Jefferson have warned residents to prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding, especially on the streets.
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New Orleans Declares Emergency
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a disaster emergency proclamation It will allow you to access more funds and resources to face the storm and its effects in the city.
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“Possible rainfall over 10 inches in New Orleans. Clearly we should expect flooding this weekend until Monday. ⚠️ Parking restrictions are now removed as a precaution. Do not block intersections, streetcar tracks, or sidewalks. Take the time now to clean the gutters, downspouts and sewer inlets. If you see a blocked sewer, call 3-1-1, “the mayor asked the population on Saturday on her Facebook account.
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Cantrell also warned of possible power outages and asked citizens to text CRISTOBAL and text number 888777 to receive alerts of the storm.
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