News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

Main Takeaways:

• Rain, locally heavy, likely through Saturday then drier finally

• May see a cold front next week which could lead to slightly below-normal temperatures[...]

Overview:

WHAT: MARGINAL RISK of Heavy Rain

WHEN: Today, mainly afternoon through the early evening[...]

AMITE—Due to the Labor Day holiday, road work will resume Tuesday, Sept. 6, across much of Tangipahoa Parish.

Parish President Robby Miller said all Tangipahoa Parish Government offices are closed on Monday in observance of the federal Labor Day holiday. The Tangipahoa Parish Landfill will also be closed Monday due to the holiday.

Road work will resume on Tuesday with dressing work scheduled on[...]

Overview:

WHAT: MARGINAL RISK to SLIGHT RISK of Heavy Rain

WHEN: Mainly late morning through early evening. Outlooks are for the next 3 days, but additional outlooks are possible early next week.

WHERE:  The entire area.

CONFIDENCE:  We are confident that there will be thunderstorms across the area and low-moderate confidence in heavy rainfall[...]

Main Takeaways:

• Localized flash flooding will be a concern starting Friday and continuing through next Thursday.  High rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches could produce flash flooding issues. 

• No tropical threats are expected through the end of next week.[...]