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Tropical storm warning expanded from Intracoastal City to Morgan City

Sat, 06/06/2020 - 1:32pm

National Hurricane Center
Tropical Storm Cristobal Local Statement Advisory Number 20
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Tropical Storm Cristobal Local Statement Advisory Number 20
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA AL032020
1012 AM CDT Sat Jun 6 2020

This product covers SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

**Tropical Storm Warnings Now In Effect For Portions Of South Central
Louisiana**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Upper St. Martin
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Iberia, Lower St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Iberia, Lower St.
Martin, St. Mary, Upper St. Martin, and Vermilion

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 400 miles south-southeast of Intracoastal City LA or
about 390 miles south of Morgan City LA
- 24.2N 90.1W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 1000 AM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Cristobal was located
near latitude 24.2 North, longitude 90.1 West. Cristobal is moving
toward the north near 12 mph, and this general motion is expected to
continue for the next day or so, followed by a gradual turn toward the
north-northwest. On the forecast track, the center of Cristobal will
move northward over the central Gulf of Mexico today and tonight, and
will be near the northern Gulf of Mexico coast on Sunday. Cristobal`s
center is then forecast to move inland across Louisiana late Sunday
through Monday morning.

Tropical storm force winds are likely within the Tropical Storm
Warning over the coastal waters beginning tonight and likely within
the Tropical Storm Warning along the coast early Sunday.

There is the potential for heavy rainfall that may lead to flash
flooding over portions of south central Louisiana late Sunday into
Monday near the track of Cristobal.

Coastal flooding from storm surge of 1 to 3 feet above the ground will
also be possible by late Sunday into early Monday, mainly around the
Vermilion and Atchafalaya Bays when onshore flow returns.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across LOWER ATCHAFALAYA BASIN. Potential
impacts include:
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and
ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across SOUTH CENTRAL AND EAST CENTRAL LOUISIANA.

* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across LOCATIONS AROUND THE VERMILION AND ATCHAFALAYA BAYS.
Potential impacts in this area include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland along rivers and bayous that drain into the Gulf.
- Sections of roads and parking lots near bodies of water may
become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions
dangerous in places where surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, and piers.
A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA. Potential impacts in this area
include:
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
fences and roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. A few bridges and access routes
impassable.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
in areas with above ground lines.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across EAST CENTRAL LOUISIANA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
WATCH/WARNING PHASE - Listen to local official for recommended
preparedness actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to
evacuate, do so immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Lake Charles LA around 5 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

National Hurricane Center update on Tropical Storm Cristobal

Sat, 06/06/2020 - 7:46am

Tropical Storm Cristobal Discussion Number 19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032020
400 AM CDT Sat Jun 06 2020

Satellite imagery this morning shows that Cristobal does not have a
classic tropical cyclone structure, probably due to interaction with
a mid- to upper-level trough and the associated entrainment of dry
air. The circulation is elongated north-south near the center, and
multiple low-cloud swirls are preset. In addition, the strongest
convection is well removed from the center of Cristobal to the north
and east. The initial intensity is held at 40 kt based on earlier
scatterometer data and continuity from the previous advisory.

The initial motion is now 350/12. There is no change in the track
forecast philosophy from the previous advisory. A south to north
steering flow between a deep-layer ridge over the western Atlantic
and the aforementioned trough over the western Gulf of Mexico
should cause Cristobal to continue moving generally northward for
the next 36 h or so. This motion should take the center of the
storm across the Louisiana coast by Sunday night. Around the
landfall time, a slight turn to the northwest is expected as a
mid-level ridge moves across the central and eastern U.S. to the
north of the cyclone. Overall, the models remain in good
agreement, although the GFS and ECMWF have shifted a little to the
left of their previous forecasts. The new official forecast is
similar to the previous forecast and lies near the various
consensus models.

Cristobal is expected to slowly strengthen until it makes landfall
along the northern Gulf coast in a couple of days. However, the
broad structure of the cyclone, the dry air entrainment, and
moderate wind shear should prevent a significant amount of
intensification. One change from the previous forecast is that the
global models suggest that Cristobal will undergo extratropical
transition over the upper Mississippi River valley in about 4 days,
and it should persist a little longer than previously forecast.

Cristobal is likely to remain a broad and asymmetric storm when it
makes landfall. Therefore, users are urged to not focus on the
exact forecast path as the associated winds, storm surge, and
rainfall will extend well to the east of the center.

Key Messages:

1. Damaging and deadly flooding was already occurring in portions of
Mexico and Central America. Additional rainfall from Cristobal will
continue to slowly subside, however life threatening flash floods
and mudslides will still be possible into Saturday. Refer to
products from your local weather office for more information.

2. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge outside of the
Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System from the Mouth of
the Mississippi River to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and a Storm
Surge Warning is in effect for those areas. Life-threatening
storm surge remains possible along the Florida Big Bend and in other
portions of southern and southeastern Louisiana where a Storm Surge
Watch is in effect. Residents in these locations should follow
advice given by local emergency officials.

3. Tropical storm force winds are expected by late Saturday night
along the northern Gulf Coast from southeastern Louisiana to the
western Florida Panhandle, including metropolitan New Orleans, and
a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for this area. These winds
will arrive well in advance of and extend well east of Cristobals
center.

4. Heavy rainfall will spread into portions of the Gulf Coast,
from east Texas to Florida, this weekend into early next week, with
areas of flash flooding. Significant flooding will be possible on
the smaller tributaries, especially where heavier rainfall occurs
over portions of the Mid-South and Gulf Coast.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 06/0900Z 23.8N 90.2W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 06/1800Z 25.0N 90.4W 45 KT 50 MPH
24H 07/0600Z 26.8N 90.4W 50 KT 60 MPH
36H 07/1800Z 28.8N 90.5W 50 KT 60 MPH
48H 08/0600Z 30.6N 91.3W 40 KT 45 MPH...INLAND
60H 08/1800Z 33.2N 92.1W 30 KT 35 MPH...INLAND
72H 09/0600Z 36.4N 92.4W 25 KT 30 MPH...INLAND
96H 10/0600Z 45.0N 89.0W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
120H 11/0600Z 52.5N 83.5W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP

National Hurricane Center update: Cristobal's track scoots east

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 10:18pm

Tropical Storm Cristobal Discussion Number 18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032020
1000 PM CDT Fri Jun 05 2020

The NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunters have been investigating
Cristobal this evening and they have found that the storm is a
little stronger. The pressure has dropped to 998 mb and a
combination of flight-level, SFMR, and dropsonde data support a wind
speed of about 40 kt. Cristobal continues to have a large and
asymmetric appearance with most of the showers and thunderstorms and
strong winds to the north and east of the center.

The storm is moving northward at a slightly faster pace, about 12
kt. A south to north steering flow between a deep-layer ridge over
the western Atlantic and a mid- to upper-level trough over the
western Gulf of Mexico should cause Cristobal to continue moving
generally northward for the next couple of days. This motion
should take the center of the storm across the Louisiana coast by
Sunday night. Around the landfall time, a slight turn to the
northwest is expected as a mid-level ridge moves across the central
and eastern U.S. Overall, the models are in fairly good agreement
and only small changes were made to the previous NHC track forecast.
This prediction lies near the middle of the guidance envelope.

Cristobal will likely continue to slowly strengthen until it makes
landfall along the northern Gulf coast in a couple of days.
However, the broad structure of the cyclone, dry air on the west
side of the system, and moderate wind shear should prevent a
significant amount of intensification. The NHC intensity forecast
is largely an update of the previous one and is close to the
various consensus models.

Key Messages:

1. Damaging and deadly flooding was already occurring in portions of
Mexico and Central America. Cristobal is expected to produce
additional extreme rainfall amounts for another day or so. The
heaviest additional rainfall is expected over far southern Mexico
and portions of the Yucatan Peninsula, while also extending along
the Pacific coast from Chiapas to Guatemala and El Salvador. This
rainfall could cause widespread life-threatening flash floods and
mudslides. Refer to products from your local weather office for more
information.

4. Heavy rainfall will spread into portions of the Gulf Coast, from
east Texas to Florida this weekend into early next week, with areas
of flash flooding. Significant flooding will be possible on smaller
tributaries, especially where heavier rainfall occurs over portions
of Louisiana and Mississippi.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 06/0300Z 22.7N 90.1W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 06/1200Z 24.1N 90.3W 45 KT 50 MPH
24H 07/0000Z 25.9N 90.3W 50 KT 60 MPH
36H 07/1200Z 27.7N 90.2W 50 KT 60 MPH
48H 08/0000Z 29.5N 90.8W 45 KT 50 MPH...INLAND
60H 08/1200Z 31.7N 91.9W 35 KT 40 MPH...INLAND
72H 09/0000Z 34.4N 92.8W 25 KT 30 MPH...INLAND
96H 10/0000Z 42.0N 90.0W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND
120H 11/0000Z...DISSIPATED

Tropical storm warning from Morgan City to Florida

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 6:27pm

From the National Hurricane Center

A Storm Surge Warning has been issued for areas outside the
Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System from the mouth of
the Mississippi River to Ocean Springs Mississippi, including Lake
Borgne.

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the northern Gulf of
Mexico coast from east of Morgan City, Louisiana to the
Okaloosa/Walton County Florida line.

The Storm Surge Watch has been extended west of Grand Isle to east
of Morgan City Louisiana.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Mouth of the Mississippi River to Ocean Springs Mississippi
* Lake Borgne

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* Indian Pass to Arepika Florida
* East of Morgan City Louisiana to the mouth of the Mississippi
River

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for
* Punta Herrero to Rio Lagartos Mexico
* East of Morgan City, Louisiana to the Okaloosa/Walton County
Florida line
* Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Intracoastal City Louisiana to Morgan City

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening
inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,
during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations. For a depiction
of areas at risk, please see the National Weather Service Storm
Surge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov. This is a
life-threatening situation. Persons located within these areas
should take all necessary actions to protect life and property from
rising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions.
Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from local
officials.

A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life-
threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the
coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within the next 36 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

For storm information specific to your area in the United
States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please
monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office. For storm information specific to your area
outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by
your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Cristobal was
located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 89.7 West. Cristobal is
moving toward the north near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. On the
forecast track, the center of Cristobal will move over the central
Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, and be near the northern Gulf of
Mexico coast on Sunday. Cristobal's center is then forecast to move
inland across Louisiana late Sunday and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Weakening
will begin once Cristobal moves inland late Sunday and Monday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 240 miles (390 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).

Flood control structures being prepared for Cristobal

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 5:59pm

Staff Report

Local parish, city and drainage district crews have been busy battening down St. Mary’s hatches — flood gates, mostly — as Tropical Storm Cristobal made its way into the Gulf of Mexico on the way to a Sunday landfall in Louisiana.

The prediction is for a storm surge 2-4 feet above normal, according to the National Weather Service.

If the storm passes east of the Morgan City-Berwick area, the prediction is that the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City could get to 9-1/2 feet. At 4 p.m. Friday, the Atchafalaya was a shade over the 6-foot minor flood stage.

Hurricane Barry pushed the Atchafalaya over 10 feet on July 13, but St. Mary Levee District Tim Matte noted that the river was higher last year.

As for Cristobal, “if it’s to our east, our effects could be much less,” Matte said. “If it’s to our west, it could be more.”

Matte said the storm surge is likely to come after the worst of the wind and rain.The latest graphics indicate tropical storm-force winds will be near the Louisiana coast by 8 p.m. Saturday.

The National Weather Service predicts the Atchafalaya will begin rising about 7 a.m. Sunday, reach 9-1/2 feet about 1 a.m. Monday and be back below 6-1/2 feet by 1 p.m. Monday.

Crews have been closing flood wall gates in Morgan City and Berwick.

Two major Levee District projects are under way: the Bayou Chene Flood Control Project near Morgan City and the Bayou Teche Flood Control Project.

The Bayou Chene work, designed to prevent back-flooding when the Atchafalaya is high, consists mostly of dredging so far, so the storm can’t do much to hurt the project, Matte said.

The Bayou Teche project, designed to prevent storm surge from causing flooding in the Franklin, Garden City and Centerville areas, is underway, but Matte said the contractor has taken steps to prevent damage to the work already done.

Elsewhere, pumps worked at the Franklin Canal structure to prevent flooding. And the Hanson Canal structure was closed Thursday.

One problem area during Barry was the levee being constructed as part of the North Bend Phase B project near the Cabot Corp. carbon black operation in the Centerville area. The levee was overtopped during Barry.

Now, the Corps of Engineers has the levee at grade. “That’s a project that should provide some protection to Cabot,” Matte said.

Drainage district crews are using Hesco baskets and limestone to prevent flooding from the Charenton Canal in the area near Metal Shark.

JERREL JOSEPH FREDERICK

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 5:03pm

Jerrel Joseph Frederick, a native of Berwick and longtime resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the age of 93.

A World War II Veteran, Jerrel proudly served in the United States Army in the European Theater as part of the 288th Engineer Battalion. After his service, he attended Delgado Trade School where he graduated with a certificate in Machine Tool Operation. Upon graduation, he began his lifelong career as a machinist working for various oilfield service companies, the latest of which was Progress Machine in Amelia. Jerrel was a proud member of VFW Post 4222 and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He also served Holy Cross Parish as a Eucharistic Minister for over a decade. He married the love of his life, Juanita Goulas, in August of 1952 and they later welcomed their only child, Lizetta, in May of 1954. Jerrel’s favorite pastime was dancing with his wife and both of them were members of the local Les Amis Dance Club. They also enjoyed traveling and visited almost every state in the United States. His friendly nature has built Jerrel a network of friendships that surpasses generations.

Jerrel is survived by his daughter, Lizetta Frederick; one brother-in-law, David Goulas; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 62 years, Juanita Goulas Frederick; his parents, Pierre Frederick and Ida Boudreaux Frederick; a sister, Mary Louise Frederick and a brother, Leo Frederick.

A time of visitation will be held for Jerrel on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 9:30am until 10:30am at Hargrave Funeral Home. Following visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00am at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Brice Higginbotham officiating. Jerrel will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following services with military honors being rendered by the East St. Mary Veteran Funeral Squad.

Due to recent gathering restrictions, Holy Cross Catholic Church requests that any friends and family attending the services please wear masks and follow social distancing protocols.

Edwards: St. Mary among areas vulnerable to storm surge

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 3:30pm

Gov. John Bel Edwards said Friday that he's requesting an early emergency declaration from the White House as Tropical Storm Cristobal heads toward a late Sunday landfall on or near the south central Louisiana coast.

The National Weather Service has identified flooding as the major threat posed by Cristobal. And at one of the press conferences usually devoted to COVID-19, Edwards said the coastal areas from St. Mary Parish east to St. Bernard are the biggest source of concern for storm surge impacts.

The National Weather Service is predicting a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet above normal. Tides are already running a foot above normal, the service said.

The same areas bore the brunt of the storm surge from Hurricane Barry, Edwards said.

Predictions are for 4-6 inches of rain across wide portions of Louisiana. East of the center of the storm, 6-10 inches are possible, raising the specter of flash flooding, river flooding and coastal flooding.

And if rain bands settle in, some areas could see 10-15 inches, which the governor called the most reasonable worst case.

"One of the good indications is that they have the storm moving north pretty quickly," Edwards said. That offers hope that Cristobal won't park over land and generate even more rain.

Edwards passed along a Department of Transportation and Development warning against driving into standing water without being certain how deep it is.

Wind speeds depend on several factors, but winds of 60 mph are possible, Edwards said. Tropical storm-force winds of at least 39 mph are possible in central and even north Louisiana.

Also at Friday's press conference, Edwards said he's glad that Louisiana protests in support of racial justice have generally been without the looting and property damage seen elsewhere.

"I'm extremely gratified that the overwhelming majority of these events are entirely peaceful and nonviolent without any of the property damage or injuries or things of that nature," Edwards said.

"I think as a result [protesters'] voices are being heard," Edwards said, "and need to be heard."

When violence has occurred, he said, it appears to have been the work of a few individuals and not part of an organized effort. A Friday incident in which a vehicle was driven into a Hammond shopping center does not appear to be related to protests resulting from the death of George Floyd, Edwards said, "although I don't entirely rule that out."

Two COVID-19 cases in St. Mary, one death in St. Martin

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 12:19pm

Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in St. Mary Parish at midday Friday, and one death was reported in St. Martin by the Louisiana Office of Public Health.

St. Martin's case count was adjusted downward Friday. The number of COVID cases was reported as 311 Thursday. The OPH reported 281 cases on Friday. The newly reported death raises that number to 24, all after about 3,800 tests

Assumption had one new case for a total of 253, and the number of deaths was lowered by one to 13. The number of tests is at 2,300.

The two new cases in St. Mary raised the total to 333 after about 3,500 tests. The number of deaths in St. Mary remained at 32.

Statewide:

--427 new cases raised the total to 41,989.

--29 deaths were reported for a total of 2,801.

--9 fewer people were hospitalized with COVID-19 for a total of 604.

--7 fewer people are on ventilators for a total of 75.

South central La. prediction: 4-6 inches of rain, 30-60% chance of tropical storm wind

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 11:24am

South central Louisiana is expected to receive 4-6 inches of rain Sunday and Monday, one reason that flooding is the major concern for meteorologists watching Tropical Storm Cristobal.

Tropical storm-force winds of at least 39 mph and a 2- to 4-foot storm surge are also in the forecast for this region, National Weather Service meteorologist Roger Erickson said Friday morning.

His report:

Cristobal is now moving north. It will be moving out over the Gulf of Mexico tonight through the weekend as a tropical storm, with a landfall in south central Louisiana late Sunday night.

"Flooding is our top concern – from both storm surge and rainfall - in parts of south central Louisiana Sunday and Monday," Erikson said. "We are expecting four to six inches of rain, with locally higher amounts. Tides are already running a foot above normal, and will rise further late this weekend."

Winds will be tropical storm force in parts of south central Louisiana. Expect scattered power outages Sunday and Monday.

Here are some breakdown numbers:

--Rainfall: southeast Texas 1-2 inches, southwest Louisiana 2-4 inches, central Louisiana 2-4 inches, south central Louisiana 4-6 inches..
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-Storm Surge: 2-4 ft AGL in lower parts of Vermilion, Iberia and St. Mary parishes.

--Tropical Storm Wind Probabilities: southeast Texas 10-20%, southwest Louisiana 20-40%, central Louisiana 20-30%, south central Louisiana 30-60%.

JOHN MYERS III

Fri, 06/05/2020 - 10:45am

March 9, 1973 — June 2, 2020
John Myers III, 47, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his home.
John was born on March 9, 1973, in Morgan City, the son of John Myers Jr. and Agnes Daigle Myers.
John served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marine Corps serving for four years. John was an avid outdoorsman and if it was about jeeps, guns, hunting or fishing, John was all for it. He loved his godchildren and enjoyed all the time that he was able to spend with them, especially playing X-Box with his twin godsons.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by five siblings, Tina Willoughby and husband David of Sulphur, Mary Myers of Morgan City, Ann Breaux and husband Jeremy of Bayou Vista, Ralph Myers and wife Seraphine of Lexington, Kentucky and Nancy Kinslow and husband Kevin of Morgan City; nieces and nephews, Josh Willoughby, Mary Cronier, Cres Torres, Shannon Breaux, Jaden Breaux, Brianna Willoughby, Reagan Breaux, Rebecca Cronier, Kaiden Willoughby, Gavin Willoughby and Joseph Myers; close family friends, Mikki and R.J. Smigielski and their twin sons, Blake and Conner, who were John’s godchildren.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Daigle Myers and his niece, Jessica Cronier.
A memorial visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Twin City Funeral Home. The St. Mary Detachment Marine Corps League will be doing a military salute at 2 p.m.
Due to the recent health concerns and the restrictions in accordance with limited gatherings, current guidelines will only allow for up to 150 family members and friends to be in attendance for the visitation and still practice social distancing. Friends are encouraged to leave a memory of John on our website at www.twincityfh.com. The family thanks everyone for their understanding during this difficult time.