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09/14/2021, 8:36 am EDT

Another Excessive Rainfall/Flash Flooding Episode for Louisiana

The arc of heavy to excessive rainfall associated with Nicholas shifts into Louisiana the next 2-3 days as the storm weakens to a depression and eventually dissipates in Louisiana. Life threatening flash flooding persists despite the storms inland location.
09/10/2021, 8:18 am EDT

Tropical Storm Likely Southwest Gulf of Mexico later Weekend/Early Next Week

A tropical system emerging in the Bay of Campeche is possible over-the-weekend. If so, a northwest turn toward the southern Texas coast is expected. The western Gulf of Mexico water surface is somewhat warmer than normal and could lead to a suddenly rapid intensification of a tropical system.
09/09/2021, 5:39 am EDT

T.S. Mindy Weakens Inland. Heavy Rains Ahead for Texas/Louisiana.

Mindy became the 13th named storm of the 2021 tropical cyclone season late yesterday and is now inland weakening to a depression. The next significant tropical rainfall event for the U.S. begins this weekend and lasts through next week on the coast of the northwest Gulf of Mexico. 5-10 in. of rain (or more) is possible although not directly related to a tropical cyclone.