Hurricane Local Statement
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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 6
National Weather Service New Orleans LA AL092026
1015 PM CDT Wed Oct 7 2026
This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi
...TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS FORECAST TO BE A HURRICANE BY THURSDAY
MORNING...
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning
and the Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge
Warning for Southern Jackson
- The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge
Warning and the Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical
Storm Warning for Southern Harrison
- The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge
Warning and the Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a
Tropical Storm Warning for Eastern Orleans, Lower Plaquemines,
Lower St. Bernard, Southeast St. Tammany, and Southern Hancock
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Northern Harrison
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Northern Hancock
and Northern Jackson
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
Southern Jackson
- A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
for Eastern Orleans, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard,
Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Hancock, and Southern Harrison
- A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for
Northern Jackson
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Northern Hancock and
Northern Harrison
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 500 miles south-southwest of New Orleans LA or about 550
miles south-southwest of Gulfport MS
- 22.9N 91.9W
- Storm Intensity 70 mph
- Movement East-northeast or 70 degrees at 9 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Isaias is currently in the southwest Gulf and will
continue to strengthen as it moves to the east-northeast and eventually
the northeast through late week. Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to
bring the threat of tropical storm force wind gusts, locally heavy
rainfall, and storm surge of 3 to 5 feet to coastal portions of
southeast Louisiana from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the
Rigolets and from Bay Saint Louis eastward to Ocean Springs in coastal
Mississippi. Isaias is forecast to bring the threat of hurricane force
wind gusts, locally heavy rainfall, and storm surge of 5 to 7 feet
from Ocean Springs, MS eastward in coastal Mississippi. The most
likely time for impacts will be Friday afternoon into Saturday
morning.
Storm surge warnings are in effect from the mouth of the Mississippi
River to the Alabama and Mississippi state line. Hurricane warnings
are in effect from Ocean Springs to the Alabama and Mississippi state
line. Tropical storm warnings are in effect from the Jefferson and
Plaquemine Parish line in southeast Louisiana to Ocean Springs,
Mississippi. A Tropical Storm Warning has also been issued for inland
Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock Counites. The Hurricane Watch for
inland Jackson County, MS will also continue.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across east of Ocean Springs in coastal Mississippi. Potential impacts
in this area include:
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
fences and roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
routes impassable.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
in areas with above ground lines.
Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
for locations west of Ocean Springs in coastal Mississippi and for
extreme coastal portions of southeast Louisiana from the mouth of the
Mississippi River eastward.
Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible extensive
impacts across for coastal locations east of Ocean Springs in coastal
Mississippi. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Large areas of deep inundation with storm surge flooding
accentuated by battering waves. Structural damage to buildings,
with several washing away. Damage compounded by floating
debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period.
- Large sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads
washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systems and
barriers may become stressed.
- Severe beach erosion with significant dune loss.
- Major damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Many
small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
unprotected anchorages with some lifted onshore and stranded.
Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible
significant impacts across for coastal locations west of Ocean Springs
in coastal Mississippi and for locations outside of the hurricane risk
reduction system in southeast Louisiana from the Pearl River south to
the mouth of the Mississippi.
Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across for locations east of Ocean Springs in coastal
Mississippi. Potential impacts include:
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and
ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the remainder of coastal Mississippi.
Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.
Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* 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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in New Orleans LA around 5 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.