The latest forecast has moved Tropical Depression Fred's track east and all of Louisiana has been removed from the cone of uncertainty. At this time, no significant impacts are expected in the local area from this system. The City of New Orleans continues to monitor Tropical Storm Grace, which is forecast to enter the Gulf of Mexico late in the week. A reminder that we are entering the peak of hurricane season and you should review your plans and supplies. More tips at ready.nola.gov/hurricane.

The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is continuing to monitor the tropical system, Fred, which has  weakened into a tropical wave. Fred is forecast to strengthen back into a tropical depression on Sunday and the most recent models now include parts of New Orleans East inside the cone, with a 10 to 20 % chance of tropical storm force winds in Irish Bayou, Lake Catherine, and Venetian Isles on Monday.