St. Mary Parish leaders prepared for the worst, but Tropical Storm Gordon appeared Tuesday morning that it will have minimal if any impact on the parish, according to officials.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Gordon lashed South Florida with heavy rains and high winds on Monday and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane when it hits the central U.S.
St. Mary Parish public school officials say they're watching Tropical Storm Gordon but aren't yet ready to announce any school closures.
St. Mary Parish Government will have sand and sand bags available beginning Tuesday morning in Amelia under the La. 182 bridge and in Bayou Vista at the public works barn.
From the NWS at Lake Charles
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Shell Beach to Dauphin Island
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