LA WEATHER EMERGENCY— Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Delta. The storm is on track to make landfall later this week. The Democratic governor called Delta an “incredibly dangerous storm" that threatens to bring heavy wind, rain and flooding to coastal Louisiana.
"I'm encouraging everybody to use the time you have available to you between now and when it's too dangerous to prepare or evacuate to get yourself, your family in the best possible position for this storm," Edwards said.
Edwards urged south Louisiana residents to closely monitor the weather, heed the advice of their local officials, stock needed supplies and make preparations for Delta’s impacts, which could begin as early as Friday. Edwards recommended people check the state website:www.getagameplan.org as they prepare for the storm. The forecast track for Hurricane Delta has shifted westward over the last 24 hours, which may result in more impacts to the Red River Radio listening area. At this time, rainfall amounts of three to five inches, with isolated higher amounts, will be possible across North Louisiana and Southern Arkansas from Thursday through early Sunday morning.
