WGNO

Latest update on Tropical Storm Cristobal. Landfall likely within next 2 hours. Heavy rain threat continues.

5PM UPDATE — #Cristobal’s motion up to 7mph. Max winds remain at 50mph, with 65mph gusts.

Landfall within next 2 hours between Grand Isle-Port Sulphur.


Center of circulation expected to move just east over New Orleans. This matters very little, as most of the action will be east of the center. Winds will be relatively calm altogether where the center passes.

Concern tonight through tomorrow afternoon will be heavy rain late overnight through tomorrow afternoon. 2-5″ of rain possible, with locally higher if rain bands train.