Karen a little weaker.

New Information. Tropical Storm Warning extended west to Morgan City.

Areas affected. This local statement provides important information and recommended actions for people and marine interests in select locations and coastal waters of Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi.

Watches/warnings.

A Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch continues for the following locations, lower Jefferson, lower Plaquemines and lower St. Bernard.

For Marine interests, a Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch continues for portions of Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters.

A Tropical Storm Warning continues for the following locations: assumption, Upper Lafourche, Upper Terrebonne, lower Terrebonne and lower Lafourche.

For Marine interests, a Tropical Storm Warning continues for portions of Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters. A Hurricane Watch continues for the following locations: Hancock, Harrison and Jackson.

For Marine interests, a Hurricane Watch continues for portions of Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters.

A Tropical Storm Watch continues for the following locations: St. Tammany, Ascension, Livingston, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, Upper Jefferson, Orleans, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard and Southern Tangipahoa.

For Marine interests, a Tropical Storm Watch continues for portions of Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters.

Storm information. At 10 am CDT, the center of tropical storm Karen was located near Latitude 25.6N, Longitude 90.2W. This was about 300 miles south of New Orleans LA, or about 250 miles south of Grand Isle La. Storm motion was Nnw or 330 degrees at 10 mph. Storm intensity was 50 mph.

Situation Overview. When making decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track.

Precautionary/preparedness actions.

Next Update.

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans around 1:30 pm CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Hurricane Watch remains in effect.

Precautionary/preparedness actions.

Storm Surge and storm tide. As Tropical Storm Karen approaches the coast, there is an increasing chance for combined storm surge and astronomical Tide waters up to 6 feet above mean sea level within areas closer to the coast, resulting in worst case flood inundation of 3 to 5 feet above ground level.

The Location Most Likely to realize the greatest flooding will be around Hancock County but up to 5 feet of inundation can not be ruled out anywhere. The most likely period of impact will begin tonight and into Sunday morning.

For 3 to 5 feet of inundation. Flooding of non elevated structures or those built on slabs is possible but the main concern will be flooding roads along the coasts, bayous, bays and low lying areas.

Winds, as Tropical Storm Karen approaches, sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to begin Saturday afternoon. Maximum winds are forecast to be in the 40 to 60 mph range with gusts to 75 mph.

Damaging winds are likely. Poorly anchored mobile homes may be heavily damaged or destroyed. Some well anchored mobile homes will have some damage to roofs, walls, and Windows. Some homes of frame construction may sustain some damage with minor to moderate roof damage mainly to shingles, and possibly broken windows due to flying debris. Loose outdoor items could become projectiles, causing additional damage and possible injury. Areas will experience power outages with some downed power poles. Large branches and some healthy trees will snap. Some trees will be uprooted, especially where the ground is saturated.

Inland flooding. There is a low threat of inland flooding from heavy rainfall.