In response to Hurricane Marco, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has announced the following instructional, operational, and residential changes beginning at noon Monday, Aug. 24, through Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Marco Intermediate Advisory Number 16A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142020
700 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2020
...MARCO PRODUCING HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS ALONG PORTIONS OF
THE NORTHERN GULF COAST...
SUMMARY OF 700 AM CDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...28.1N 88.4W
ABOUT 85 MI...135 KM SSE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...80 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MAURICE — With the approach of the two storms sand and bags are available for Village of Maurice residents in front of the Village of Maurice Police Station at 115 West Corine Street.
There is a six bag limit per household due to the limited supply. If you are filing bags please be cautious of the ongoing construction at the Village of Maurice Water Plant.
Mayor Wayne Theriot said the Village of Maurice encourages all to monitor this weather situation as we will be impacted by both of the systems.
South Louisiana Community College will close all campuses and cancel all classes Monday through Wednesday this week in anticipation of the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura.
The college will re-evaluate plans for the remainder of the week on Wednesday.
For official updates, follow www.solacc.edu/updates and social media, and check college email.
Visit GetAGamePlan.org for preparation checklists and plans.
PINEVILLE, – Cleco is prepared for Tropical Storms Laura and Marco which are expected to make landfall over Louisiana early this week.
“Cleco prepares year-round for severe weather events, and hurricane season is no different,” said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency management. “Our storm teams are activated, and we are securing additional resources and equipment. We are prepared.”
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