As Tropical Storm Delta moves towards the Louisiana coast, it is moving through the Gulf of Mexico. With strong storm surges expected along the coast, hurricane-force winds are predicted for South-central and Southwest Louisiana. The storm is also expected to cause significant flooding and rain in southern Louisiana, Arkansas, and the extreme eastern Texas.
The track and intensity of Delta are still being determined. However, it is likely to move close to or over the area which was destroyed by Hurricane Laura last August. This includes Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish and rural Cameron Parish.
According to the National Hurricane Center(NHC), Delta is quickly strengthening, and is likely to reach landfall Friday as Category 3 storm with maximum sustained speeds of 111 MPH. The hurricane will weaken after it makes landfall, but it could re-intensify again over the weekend as it continues its journey to the U.S.
Hurricane-force winds now extend up to 60 miles from Delta center. Tropical storm-force wind are now possible up until 125 mile from its center. The NHC has issued tropical storm warnings for a wide swath of the coastline, including parts of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Since Hurricane Wilma, 2005, this is the first time that a hurricane has gone from a tropical storm into a category 4 hurricane within 24 hours. This is the fastest intensification in a hurricane to date and it should lead to dangerous winds as Delta hits land.
There is a very low chance that Delta will weaken significantly before it makes landfall, according to the latest guidance from the global models. But, intense intensification will be slowed by cooler water temperatures, lower ocean heat and stronger southwesterly winds shear.
NHC stated that Delta is also tracking to a slight west-northwest direction through Wednesday. This will mean that the hurricane will be very near Grand Cayman Island Tuesday and close to western Cuba and Yucatan Peninsula Wednesday night. Delta will bring torrential rain, hurricane-force winds and a dangerous storm surge to a track that is similar to Laura's in August.
The track of the storm is still uncertain. However, its intensity has dropped from 120 mph earlier this weeks to 110 mph today. As it moves closer towards the coast, it is expected to weaken prior to landfall. This will give the storm the chance to interact directly with Tropical Storm Gamma. It is also headed towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Delta will likely rotate around its centre, unlike other tropical Cyclones that travel in a clockwise direction around their center. This is contrary to how other tropical Cyclones move. It will then continue to veer northward as it moves into the northern Gulf of Mexico, but the NHC says it is not certain if Delta will re-intensify as it approaches the U.S.
FAQ
What should you do immediately in a crisis situation?
In an emergency situation, you must assess the situation first. It is important to assess the situation and know where you are.
You should also know what to expect from your surroundings. You might not be able use communication if you are in the middle of nothing.
If you don't know anything at all, then you need to start by learning as much as you can as fast as possible.
If you're in any immediate danger, it is best to get medical attention immediately. If you're safe, you may want to spend some time gathering information and trying to figure out what has happened.
What is the single most important thing for survival?
Food is the most important thing that you must have to survive. Shelter from the elements is also important, but they are less essential than food. You won't live long if you don't eat.
What do you do in a survival situation?
It's impossible to spend too much time thinking about what you should say next. It is important to be ready for any eventuality. Make sure you know how to react when confronted with an unexpected problem.
You must also be ready to improvise if you find yourself in a situation where you're not sure what to do.
In a survival situation, there are likely to be problems like:
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You feel trapped in remote locations
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Getting lost
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Limited food supplies
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Running low on water
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Facing hostile people
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Facing wild animal
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Finding shelter
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Fighting off predators
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Setting the flame
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Using tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
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How To
How to Build A Lean-To Shelter
Lean-tos are small structures found throughout the United States. They are made from wood or steel poles covered by tarps. The roof is usually added after the walls, ceiling, and floor are built.
When the weather is not favorable for permanent shelter, a lean-to shelter can be constructed on the side of a structure. It can also be called a "leaning-to shed", "leaning-to cabin", or "leaning-to house".
There are many types o lean tos.
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A simple wooden frame with a tarpaulin covering. This type of lean-to is commonly seen in rural areas.
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A lean-to tent, consisting of a frame made up of poles which support a tarpaulin.
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A leaning-to cabin, also called a "cabin - on-frame", is made up of a platform supported and supported by beams or posts.
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A lean-to shed is also known as a "shelter on a pole" or "paddockshed". It consists of a frame of poles and supports covered with a cover.
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A lean-to-garage, also known as "garage -on-stilts", or "overhang", is composed of a steel structure that rests upon concrete stilts.
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A leaning-to studio (also known as "studio–on-a–frame” or "studio–on-a–post”) is a structure that includes two horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular and one vertical member (beam).
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.