It is expected to reach the Gulf Coast as a hurricane on Sunday.
Louisiana emergency officials are providing an update Thursday afternoon (Oct. 5) on preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Nate, which is expected to reach the Gulf Coast as a hurricane on Sunday.
Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana and said he intends to ask President Donald Trump to make a federal disaster declaration ahead of Nate’s arrival.
The governor said southeast Louisiana should prepare for a “direct hit” from the Nate, possibly as a strong tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane. Forecasts call for the storm to strengthen once it moves into the Gulf of Mexico.
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