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  Delta is the ninth hurricane in the Atlantic so far this season, will there more

  Posted by John Johnson on 9 October 2020 at 3:20 pm

  Delta is the ninth hurricane in the Atlantic so far this season, tying for the most in a single season. In only three other years in recorded history 1995, 2004 and 2005. Have we had this many hurricanes this early in the season.

  If Delta makes landfall in the U.S., it would be the 10th named storm to make landfall in one season, which has never happened before in recorded history.

  Throughout the Gulf coast region states have been warning of the potential devastation and loss of life.

  Delta will bring heavy rain to parts of Louisiana and Mississippi on Friday and Saturday. Models show the heaviest rain stretching from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Memphis, Tennessee, where some spots could see 6 to 12 inches of rain due to flash flooding.

  Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency.

  “Everyone in South Louisiana should pay close attention to the weather in the coming days,” he said in a statement.

  “We have seen an active hurricane season already, with a devastating hit in Southwest Louisiana from Hurricane Laura. It would be a mistake for anyone in Louisiana to let down their guard,” he said.

  Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has also issued a state of emergency and ordered some evacuations.

  “Working with local leaders in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Dauphin Island and the unincorporated areas of Ono Island and Fort Morgan, it has been determined that all visitors and tourists should proceed with a mandatory evacuation of the Alabama Gulf Coast starting first thing tomorrow morning,” she said.

  

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