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Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen as it moves east across the Gulf over the next two days. The latest forecast track has shifted slightly east from the previous advisory. Watches and warnings will likely be issued later this afternoon for portions of the local area.
East Baton Rouge Parish could experience winds of 10–30 mph on Friday. Residents should continue to monitor the forecast, as changes in the storm’s track or intensity could affect local conditions.
Now is the time to review your hurricane preparedness plans, secure loose outdoor items, charge electronic devices, and make sure your emergency supplies are ready.
Stay aware. Stay prepared. Stay #RedStickReady
August 13, 2026, marks ten years since the historic rainfall of the Great Flood of 2016 began to subside after days of relentless rain. But as the rain eased, the disaster was far from over. Floodwaters continued to spread, homes were inundated, thousands of lives were affected, and a long and difficult recovery was only beginning.
The scale of the disaster reinforced a lesson that continues to guide emergency management today: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation are interconnected, and building a more resilient community requires sustained work before, during, and long after an emergency.
In the decade since the flood, East Baton Rouge Parish has continued investing in efforts to reduce flood risk and strengthen community preparedness.
Through @fema Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Flood Mitigation Assistance program, the City-Parish has pursued projects designed to reduce future disaster losses and address the long-term risk of repetitive flooding. These programs support measures such as property acquisition, structural elevation, and other mitigation activities that help protect people and property from future disasters.
No project or program can undo what happened in August 2016, and no statistic can fully capture what families endured. But the lessons learned from that disaster continue to shape how East Baton Rouge Parish prepares for emergencies, coordinates response, invests in mitigation, and works toward long-term resilience.
For many in East Baton Rouge Parish, the memories of August 2016 remain deeply personal—memories of loss and uncertainty, but also of neighbors helping neighbors and a community coming together during an extraordinary time.
Ten years later, we honor the past not only by remembering what happened, but by carrying its lessons forward.
As Tropical Storm Arthur approaches our area, having the right information can help keep you and your family safe. Save these important numbers:
📲 211 – Emergency information, community resources, and crisis counseling
🌳 311 – Report trees and debris in roadways, street flooding, and other non-emergency local issues
🛣️ 511 – Get updates on state road closures and travel conditions
🚨 911 – For emergencies only when there is an immediate threat to life, health, or property
Stay informed, stay prepared, and continue to monitor local weather updates. #RedStickReady
📌 STAY INFORMED – During Tropical Storm Arthur, For real-time updates on sand and sandbag locations, road closures, flooding impacts, and other emergency information in East Baton Rouge Parish, visit: brla.gov/emergency
Stay safe and #RedStickReady
Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to make landfall near the TX-LA border tonight. Forecasts call for 3–6" of rain across East Baton Rouge through Saturday, with locally higher amounts possible.
Be weather-aware overnight:
✅ Check on family, friends & neighbors.
✅ Secure loose outdoor items.
✅ Clear storm drains and gutters.
✅ Charge devices.
✅ Fuel vehicles and limit travel during heavy rain.
✅ Never drive through flooded roads or around barricades.
#RedStickReady
East Baton Rouge is under a Flood Watch and several Flood Warnings. Please avoid driving through water covering a roadway and do not drive around barricades.
#RedStickReady
Sand and sandbags available in EBR. Visit brla.gov/emergency for the locations. #RedStickReady
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[6/16/26 10AM]
🌀 @NHC_Atlantic has initiated advisories on PTC One near the TX coast.
Primary local impacts today thru Friday:
⛈️⚠️ Potentially significant flash flooding.
🌊 Minor coastal flooding of 1-3 feet above dry ground in SE LA.
🌪️ A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
ALT Current track forecast graphic. A map indicates the forecast track of the tropical cyclone. To the right of the map is an overview as well as threat and safety information. The overview reads: The National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone One. A tropical storm is forecast to form tomorrow and make landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border. The axis of heaviest rainfall has shifted east toward the I-10/12 corridor which increases the risk for significant flash flooding. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out today through Friday. This system will bring heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding, minor coastal flooding, and a few tornadoes to the local area. Threat information is as follows: A few safety tips include: Avoid flooded roadways. Have multiple ways to get warnings. Follow and share info from official sources.
📢THIS JUST IN :
NOAA predicts a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year — forecasting there will be 8 to 14 named storms.
Remember, low activity does not mean NO activity, preparation is still vital in building a resilient East Baton Rouge Parish.
🚩Create an Emergency Plan
🚩Build a Disaster Supply Kit
🚩Safeguard Property
🚩Help Others Prepare
🚩Stay Informed
As showers continue to move through the area today, stay #weatheraware on the evening commute.
🚧Avoid flood prone areas.
🚧Never drive through water on roadways.
🚧Do not drive around barricades placed for your safety.
Be #RedStickReady
Current Road Closures:
Current Road Closures:
Scenic Hwy @ 70th St.
Kenilworth Pkwy. from Menlo Dr. to Highland Rd.
Steele Blvd. @ Hundred Oaks
Burbank Dr. @ Nicholson Dr.
S. Acadian Thwy. from I-10 to Perkins Rd..
Corporate Blvd. @ Entergy Blvd.
Congress Blvd. @ Jamestown Ave.
Liberty Rd. @ Port Hudson Pride Rd.
Picardy Ave. between Mancuso and Essen
It's National Public Telecommunicators Week!
Telecommunicators dispatch First Responders & and are the calm voice of comfort in times of emergency or community-wide disaster. When answering a 9-1-1 call, they work rapidly behind the scenes to keep First Responders and citizens safe, often providing lifesaving stand-by instruction to callers.
Thanks for always being on the other end of the line, Communications! We appreciate all of you!
It's #AprilFoolsDay but there is no joking with disaster preparedness. Visit readystickready.com for planning considerations and tips for preparing.
Happy #FirstDayofSpring!
A new season brings new weather hazards. Prepare now for the unpredictable spring rain, thunderstorms, and severe weather.
Don't rely on luck when it comes to being prepared for disasters and emergencies.
🍀Know the risk for the areas where you live and work.
🍀Make a plan to lessen the impact of those risks.
🍀Build a kit to be ready for disasters and emergencies.
Power outages for EBR -
Demco: 9,350
Entergy: 5,138
A line of severe thunderstorms will continue to move east through Southeast LA and South MS over the next few hours. Be ready to take shelter. A tornado watch is out for most of the region through 2am CDT.
ALT Graphic reads: Strong to Severe Storm Risk Increasing this Evening/Tonight. Hazards: Line of Strong/Severe Storms is Approaching, 6-8 PM, A few tornadoes, Damaging winds up to 60 mph, Large hail up to 1” in diameter, Isolated areas of flash flooding. Safety & Precautions: Stay weather aware this evening and tonight. Have a reliable way to receive warnings! Seek shelter if a warning is issued for your area. Confidence Level: Medium to high confidence in storm coverage/intensity.
📍6 Month Reminder 📍Change the Clocks FORWARD & Check Smoke Alarms!
While changing the time, take a moment to test all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the home:
🚨Test the alarms to make sure they work.
🚨Replace batteries if needed.
🚨Check the manufacturing date—alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
Residents who do not have a working smoke detector, the links below will connect residents with the agency that can install a smoke detector for them, free of charge.
📌Baton Rouge Residents: Sign up today at brla.gov/1057/Smoke-Alarms
📌Louisiana Residents Outside Baton Rouge: Apply at lasfm.org/.../public.../oper…
This morning’s earthquake in north Louisiana is a reminder that hazards can come in many forms.
While earthquakes are rare here, East Baton Rouge Parish is actually located near two fault lines — the Baton Rouge Fault and the Denham Springs–Scotlandville Fault.
Learn about hazards that could impact our community and how to prepare at RedStickReady.com
Hurricane Season is 3 months away! Now is time to get #RedStickReady for the season:
📕Make a Household Plan.
🎒Pack a Disaster Supply Kit.
🧰Strengthen Homes.
📮Review Insurance Policies.
Nothing says "I Love You" like a well-stocked emergency kit. On this #ValentinesDay, show loved ones you care by helping them prepare for the the next disaster.
