Cindy is expected to bring a deluge of wind and rain onto the Gulf Coast and the American south. Tornadoes are also expected to form. Seventeen million people have been placed under tropical storm warnings.
Quite a photo right here. #TropicalStormCindy pic.twitter.com/T7PP71dAM4
— St. John B. Smith (@stjbs) June 21, 2017
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency and has deployed the National Guard, armed with amphibious vehicles and helicopters, into flood-prone areas. "All arms of the state's emergency preparedness and response apparatus are taking Tropical Storm Cindy seriously, and we are calling on all Louisianans throughout the state to do so as well," Edwards said in a statement.
Another look at a tornado over Ocean City area this morning due to #TropicalStormCindy #TSCindy #OCSO. No reports of any injuries 🌪️⛈️ pic.twitter.com/UrSHC3HV1t
— OkaloosaSheriff (@OCSOALERTS) June 21, 2017
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey echoed her colleague, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott has activated the state's emergency services. "We stand ready to assist local communities in the event of an emergency, and I ask all Texans to keep those in the storm's path, and our brave first responders, in their prayers as they prepare for this storm," he said in a statement.
Waterspout spotted earlier this morning from Biloxi. Waterspouts & brief tornadoes possible today with the tropical showers #LAwx #MSwx pic.twitter.com/68AAP6eu5J
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) June 21, 2017
The storm is expected to come inland on Thursday morning in either Texas or Louisiana before migrating eastward. While the torrents will be centered along the Gulf states, heavy rains are expected as far north as Maryland and Delaware, and even southern Pennsylvania. Flash flooding is expected in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, which could see as much as 12 inches of rain.
Water is selling out fast at Buffalo Speedway Kroger… responsible Houstonians getting prepared just in case! #TropicalStormCindy #KHOU11 pic.twitter.com/dRhmPdduDV
— Doug Delony (@DougDelonyKHOU) June 21, 2017
"It's pretty disgusting, but I don't have flood insurance because they took me out of the flood zone," Kathleen Bertucci, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, whose shop was flooded with ten inches of water, told ABC News. "We're just trying to clean everything up and hope it doesn't happen again."
Surf kicking up from #TropicalStormCindy pic.twitter.com/e5WXeN0WP3
— ShredderGirl (@ShredderBabe) June 21, 2017
Cindy has been energized by a cold front that it's trailing behind, which will cause heavy rainfall. Numerous cities have issued tropical storm warning, including Houston and Lafayette, Louisiana. Tornado watches meanwhile have been issued in New Orleans, Mobile, and Pensacola.
Literally monsoon conditions at @SunTrustPark for @SFGiants #SFGIANTS #LORDY #TropicalStormCindy pic.twitter.com/OAYuvndhKH
— Kate Bowen (@MamaBear2015) June 21, 2017
Swollen rivers and heavy winds have already been spotted, as well as some road flooding. A minor tornado caused damage in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Sea levels surged up as much as six feet in Louisiana.
People told me this is not that unusual for a high tide. "Just wait until they close rollover pass" #TropicalStormCindy pic.twitter.com/AlOEFEqM17
— St. John B. Smith (@stjbs) June 21, 2017
