***1pm Thursday Tropical Update*** The NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center continues to watch this area of low pressure near the #gulfcoast this afternoon. Satellite, surface, and radar data indicate that the broad low pressure area is moving inland over southeastern Louisiana, and that the associated shower and thunderstorm activity remains disorganized and located mainly to the west and southwest of the center. Little development is expected while the center remains near the coast this afternoo

12/11/2024 - 12 PM EST The latest NWS national radar mosaic shows a large swath of rain that stretches from Maine to Florida along and out ahead of a potent cold front. Embedded strong thunderstorms and heavy downpours can lead to localized flooding concerns this afternoon. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

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