Tropical Storm Hanna is eyeing a landfall near Corpus Christi, Texas on Saturday, but it’s helping to produce showers and thunderstorms across south Louisiana. But State Climatologist Barry Keim is not expecting significant flooding
“Rain potential is anywhere from 3 to 5 inches but that’s mainly along Louisiana’s coast and this is over the next couple of days so this won’t be a deluge, but it should be spread out and we should be able to handle it,” said Keim.
Hanna will produce numerous thunderstorms and some rain bands in Louisiana. Keim says it will hinder some outdoor activities.
“Any kind of coastal activities, fishing, or anything you would want to do along the coast will certainly be made somewhat complicated by those conditions with the surge and the enhanced thunderstorm activity,” said Keim.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect until tonight as minor coastal flooding is expected. Tides will also be one to two feet above normal levels. Keim says coastal parishes will also see the highest rain totals.
“Rainfall totals of 6, 7, or 8 inches are certainly not out of the realm of possibility but if that happens, it’ll likely be very localized. But I think fairly widespread 3 to 5 inches of rain across south Louisiana is possible,” said Keim.
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