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10AM: PTC5 is forecast to become a tropical depression or tropical storm later today or tonight along the northwestern Gulf coast. Main impacts will be the potential for localized heavy rainfall and marine impacts. This system will not bring any widespread, significant impacts.
PTC Five has been upgraded to Tropical depression Five with maximum sustained winds near 35 MPH. The depression is expected to become a tropical storm this afternoon or tonight.
Students and teachers whose homes and personal property were damaged by Tropical Storm Arthur that occurred June 17-24, can apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help eligible individuals and families in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes replace items needed for back to school, including computers, textbooks and school supplies.
DOTD - 511LA.org , dial 511 or 888-ROAD-511 (888-762-3511).
State employees should be aware of the following phone numbers to call, which will be updated with information regarding office closures: 1.800.360.9660 or 225.342.0498.
