Tropical Storm Delta is forecast to approach the northern Gulf Coast late this week as a hurricane. The NHC says there's a risk of dangerous storm surge, wind and rainfall from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
*WEATHER ALERT*
Tropical Depression 26 Advisory 10/5/20
TD26 is forecast to become a hurricane & emerge into the Gulf mid-week, then turn toward the northern Gulf coast late this week.
Please have your hurricane plan in place. Stay tuned for future updates.
Continue to monitor this system and always receive your weather information from reliable sources.
THE LATEST: Delta is a Cat 2 with 110 mph winds and is nearing major hurricane status. It's forecast to make landfall in Louisiana, but NW Florida is still in the cone. Continue to make storm preparations. Details: Delta upgrades to a hurricane, continues to head towards Gulf Coast
Cat 3 to Cat 4 in 20 minutes!!!
BREAKING: Explosive intensification. 20 mins after becoming Cat 3, #Delta catapults to Cat 4, w/ 130 mph winds. 90 mph increase in wind in under 28 hours. Strongest Greek-named storm on record.
Update: wapo.st/2SwEggR