Tropical Storm Watch Issued Along Alabama Coast As Marco Forecast Moves East

August 22, 2020

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The path of Marco has changed in the latest forecast.

A tropical storm watch is now in effect from the Mississippi/Alabama border eastward to the Alabama/Florida border. A hurricane watch has been issued from Intracoastal City Louisiana eastward to the Mississippi/Alabama border, including cities like New Orleans and Biloxi.

The forecast track (graphic below) for Marco has shifted more to the east. It is expected to make landfall in southern Louisiana on Monday. The cone of uncertainty, which currently includes Mobile and Baldwin counties, is still subject to change.

Laura continues to move toward the Gulf and a Wednesday landfall is looking likely and is currently forecast for southern Louisiana,

This weekend is a good time to prepare and make sure you have needed supplies.

You also need to figure out if your plans changed at all due to the ongoing pandemic (Things to think about – Were you planning to shelter at a friends house? Were you planning to evacuate with extended family? Were you planning to go to a shelter? Have any of your answers to those questions changed due to the pandemic?).

The latest specific information on both tropical storms is the graphics on this page.

Comments

3 Responses to “Tropical Storm Watch Issued Along Alabama Coast As Marco Forecast Moves East”

  1. Alan on August 22nd, 2020 6:19 pm

    Not sure what is causing all the uncertainty in both path and intensity in the models and NHC forecast but they are all over the place. I sure would like to see 6-8 forecast in a row sending it to the same spot.

  2. Jw on August 22nd, 2020 5:49 pm

    Thanks for the great updates!!

  3. Honest John on August 22nd, 2020 11:08 am

    Many thanks William for the maps and charts.

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