Friday, September 2, 2011

Tropical Storm Lee in Gulf of Mexico

13th Tropical Depression 
Forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Strengthens into Tropical Storm Lee

A new tropical cyclone has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is heading towards Louisiana. It will become Tropical Storm Lee when it strengthens.   Heavy rainfall is predicted for the Gulf states, especially Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

 1100 PM EDT FRI SEP 09 2011

...HEAVY RAINS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMNANTS OF LEE ARE NOW LIMITED
TO CENTRAL AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...


A STORM SURGE OF 4 FEET HAS BEEN REPORTED AT SHELL BEACH LOUISIANA
AND ALSO AT NEW CANAL STATION IN LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN. A SURGE HEIGHT
OF 2 FEET HAS BEEN REPORTED AS FAR EAST AS PASCAGOULA MISSISSIPPI.
 

SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...29.4N 92.1W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM WSW OF MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA
ABOUT 55 MI...90 KM S OF LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 4 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES

Real-Time Cruise Ship Tracking
NOAA Hurricane Central 
NO CURRENT CRUISE ITINERARY CHANGES RELATED TO LEE

Carnival Triumph and Carnival Elation Sept. 5th 

CARNIVAL ELATION - 9/5/11
The Carnival Elation is still delayed arriving in Mobile from its previous cruise.  Given prevailing weather conditions, the local pilots have not been able to board the ship.  At this time we are still unable to provide an estimated arrival time.  We will provide guests with another update no later than 12:00PM CDT (noon) on Monday.  We encourage guests to sign up for text updates by texting CCL2 to 36500.

CARNIVAL TRIUMPH - 9/5/11
The Carnival Triumph is delayed arriving in New Orleans from its previous cruise. The good news is that local pilots have boarded the ship this morning and the ship is expected to dock at 5:00PM.  Because of limited parking and seating facilities at the terminal, please do not proceed to the cruise terminal until 9:00PM.  Embarkation is scheduled to take place from 8:00PM -10:30PM and sailing is scheduled for 11:00PM.  This delay should not impact our scheduled itinerary.  We encourage guests to sign up for text updates by texting CCL3 to 36500.

We're sorry Mother Nature is not cooperating with us. We look forward to welcoming guests aboard the Carnival Elation & Carnival Triumph!
 
 
Updated: Sunday, September 4th 2 PM EDT

Norwegian Spirit will remain at sea today, September 4, awaiting an opportunity for safe arrival to New Orleans. At this time, the ship is anticipated to arrive in New Orleans on Monday, September 5 in the late evening once berthing space at the pier becomes available. When the ship is alongside, guests will have the option to disembark Monday evening using the easy walk-off program or they can stay onboard until Tuesday morning if they need assistance with their luggage.


Embarkation for the September 4 Norwegian Spirit cruise will take place on Tuesday, September 6 beginning at 11 am. Guests are asked to delay their arrival at the pier to Tuesday, September 6. The ship is expected to sail at 5 pm. Because of the delay, Norwegian Spirit will sail a revised itinerary calling in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. Guests will receive a two-day refund based on the cruise fare paid as an on-board credit.

Current Watches & Warnings

FLASH FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.  RIVER FLOOD WARNINGS ARE IN
EFFECT FROM MARYLAND NORTHWARD INTO UPSTATE NEW YORK AND
SOUTHWESTERN NEW ENGLAND.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 36 HOURS. 

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 48 HOURS.
HEAVY RAINS OVER THE
MID-ATLANTIC HAVE DIMINISHED IN COVERAGE AND ARE NOW LIMITED TO
CENTRAL AND EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.  AS THIS WILL BE THE LAST PUBLIC
ADVISORY...PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
OFFICE FOR THE LATEST ON THE REMAINING RAINFALL.


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

RAINFALL...ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF UP TO 2 INCHES WILL BE
POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH SUNDAY...WITH
HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE IN ISOLATED LOCATIONS.
Historical Data:         Storm Archive            Graphics Archive                           

Tropical Depression THIRTEEN

100 PM CDT FRI SEP 02 2011

...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM LEE SOUTH OF THE
LOUISIANA COAST...HEAVY RAINBANDS CONTINUE TO SPREAD ACROSS MUCH 
OF SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTH-CENTRAL LOUISIANA...  
 
700 PM CDT THU SEP 01 2011
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN GULF
COAST...

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