Alabama, Mississippi Declare States of Emergency

Alabama and Mississippi declare States of Emergency in anticipation of KAREN

Gov. Bentley has declared a statewide State of Emergency in Alabama in anticipation of Tropical Storm KAREN.

The governor’s office released a statement saying that heavy rains, high winds and possibly tornadoes could hit the state.

“Residents and businesses along Alabama’s coast should monitor weather conditions and be prepared for whatever this tropical storm may bring,” Bentley said. “By declaring this state of emergency, I am mobilizing the resources our communities need as the storm approaches.”

“The governor’s issuance of the State of Emergency places Alabama National Guard members and all emergency response agencies on alert for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Karen,” said Alabama EMA Director.

Mississippi Declares A State of Emergency

Mississippi Gov. Bryant has also declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm KAREN continues  churning through the Gulf of Mexico.

“Now is the time for people to review their emergency plans in case conditions worsen,” Bryant said in a statement.

Read more here: http://www.sunherald.com/2013/10/03/5002739/mema-tells-people-prepare-for.html#storylink=cpy

Tropical Storm KAREN. IR Satellite Image recorded at 00:45UTC on October 5, 2013. Source: CIMSS/SSEC/WISC. FIRE-EARTH Enhancement.

Meantime, up to five inches of rain and destructive winds are forecast to hit the Gulf’s northern coastline as TS KAREN continues to grow larger.

Mandatory evacuations are under way in Plaquemines parish, Louisiana, due to the threat of storm surge as TS KAREN closes in.

Related Links

• FL, LA Declare States of Emegency as TS KAREN Progresses October 4, 2013
• Tropical Storm KAREN Forms Over The Southeastern Gulf Of Mexico October 3, 2013

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Tropical Storm KAREN

Meantime, up to five inches of rain and destructive winds are forecast to hit the Gulf’s northern coastline as TS KAREN continues to grow larger.

Mandatory evacuations are under way in Plaquemines parish , Louisiana, due to the threat of storm surge as TS KAREN closes in.

U.S. Weather Hazards Map – October 5, 2013

U.S. Tornado Reports

At least 2 dozen injuries reported in Wayne County, Nebraska as a result of tornadoes in the past 24 hours.

At least 17 tornadoes reported in Nebraska and Iowa over the past 24 hours: Storm Prediction Center

Santa Ana Wind Continues

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Tropical Storm KAREN Forms Over The Southeastern Gulf Of Mexico

Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches Issued for the Northern Gulf Coast: NHC

The 11th named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season was formed over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, said National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Tropical Storm KAREN as of 8:00 AM CDT Thursday October 3, 2013

• Location: 22.0°N, 87.6°W
• Movement: NNW at 13 mph
• Min pressure: 1004 mb
• Max sustained winds: 60 mph
• Source: NHC

KAREN is forecast to reach hurricane strength on Friday.

• Hurricane watch:
  • From: GRAND-ISLE-LA  (29.25N, 89.96W)
    To: INDIAN-PASS-FL  (29.68N, 85.27W)
• Tropical storm watch
  • From: MORGAN-CITY-LA  (29.48N, 91.29W)
    To: GRAND-ISLE-LA  (29.25N, 89.96W)
• Tropical storm watch
  • Metro New Orleans, Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain-LA

Tropical Storm Force Wind Speed Probabilities – 120 Hours

Tropical Storm KAREN. GOES-EAST Satellite. AVN Color Enhancement – Oct 3, 2013 @ 13:45UTC.