🌧️ Tropical Storm Edouard: Louisiana Residents Should Stay Alert
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the Gulf Coast.
Although the storm is weakening after moving inland, heavy rainfall can continue to create flash-flooding, flooded roads, and other hazards even after the strongest winds have passed.
🚨 What Residents Should Know
Flooding can happen quickly, especially in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage.
Residents should continue following instructions from local emergency officials and avoid driving through flooded roads.
🏠 If You’re in an Affected Area
✔️ Stay informed
Monitor local emergency alerts and weather updates for changes in conditions.
✔️ Avoid flooded roads
Never attempt to drive through water covering a roadway. The road underneath may be damaged or deeper than it appears.
✔️ Prepare for power outages
Keep flashlights, charged phones, medications, drinking water, and other essentials available.
✔️ Secure your property
If conditions allow, check outdoor items and make sure anything that could become a hazard is secured.
✔️ Follow evacuation instructions
If local officials issue an evacuation order or tell residents to move to safer areas, follow those instructions promptly.
🌊 Remember: The Danger Doesn’t End When the Storm Weakens
Heavy rain and flooding can continue after a tropical system moves inland.
For residents along the Gulf Coast, staying informed and having a plan can help reduce confusion when conditions change quickly.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay safe.
📌 For official updates:
National Weather Service
National Hurricane Center
Ready.gov
Local parish emergency management offices