Tropical storm «Barry» became a hurricane the first category. At risk — 3 million people

Millions of Americans continue preparations for «Barry», officially became a hurricane the first category and the first hurricane in the United States this year. According to the latest data, its epicenter is 40 miles South of Lafayette (La). The wind speed reaches 75 mph.

Hurricane #13 Advisory Barry: Barry Becomes a Hurricane as it is Moving Onto the Louisiana Coast. https://t.co/VqHn0uj6EM

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) July 13, 2019

All along the South coast have reported flooding and power outages — according to the latest data, without light in the state left more than 77 thousand people. One of the first destructive power, «Barry» felt the town of Grand Isle, where flooded roads and some power lines.

There is also information on the first evacuated. This morning the coast guard rescued 12 people and a cat on island road in Cocodrie (La). Now they are in a shelter in Houma.

In connection with bad weather international airport Louis Armstrong canceled all flights. The National Weather Service reports that the water can rise by 3-6 feet from the river Atchafalaya (60 miles South of Baton Rouge) to shell beach (20 miles South-East from New orlena).

#HurricaneBarry pushing over Lake Pontchartrain Lakeshore Dr. on the north shore and into neighborhoods. Paddleboard a good form of transportation. @weatherchannel @JimCantore pic.twitter.com/v0Zfu9M18A

— Charles Peek (@CharlesPeekWX) July 13, 2019

Although, according to forecasts, «Barry» will likely remain a hurricane of moderate strength, following the floods pose a «mortal» threat — risk scale compared to the infamous «Katrina».

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Presumably, the greatest damage will have not only Louisiana, but also in some areas of Mississippi; may suffer more than 3 million local residents. In both States a state of emergency.

NEW VIDEO: Damage to homes and buildings in Bayou Vista, Louisiana from Barry’s winds #LAwx pic.twitter.com/LoVoWwYjod

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) November 13, 2019

According to forecasts, Sunday in Louisiana is expected from 10 to 25 inches of rain. In anticipation of the hurricane New Orleans authorities have taken unprecedented security measures, raising the barriers around the city and closing the gateways — as, in the words of Governor John Bel Edwards, has not been received since Katrina.

High water on the New Orleans levee before #HurricaneBarry hits. pic.twitter.com/rJTCtvqIje

— Tristan Baurick (@tristanbaurick) July 12, 2019

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