Tropical storm Marco, weakened by hurricane strength, is expected to make landfall in the northern Gulf Coast on Monday.
The storm is expected to make landfall in Louisiana by noon.
“#Marco weakened last night but is still a threat to parts of the northern Gulf Coast,” the National Hurricane Center tweeted Monday morning.
ONE HURRICANES, PAIR OF TROPICAL STORMS CLOSE TO LOUISIANA
Liz Mcalpine pulls a flag off her boat in Lake Pontchartrain as she prepares for Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura on August 23, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Both storms are expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast within days of each other.
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“Gusty winds, dangerous storm surges and heavy rainfall are expected from Marco along parts of the Gulf Coast starting later today,” the National Water Service said in a statement. “Interests in these areas should follow all advice given by government officials.”
Tropical Storm Laura was predicted to move along the south coast of Cuba on Monday, before entering the Gulf of Mexico and later in the week following the same line off the U.S. coast, presumably as a hurricane.
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“Tropical Storm Laura could bring additional storm surge, rain and wind impact to parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast by the middle of the week,” the National Water Service said in its advice. “This could result in a longer period of dangerous weather for areas that could also be affected by Marco. Interests there should monitor Marco and Laura’s progress and updates for the forecast in the coming days. ”
The Associated Press contributed to this article. Follow James Rogers on Twitter @jamesjrogers
