Marco Becomes A Remnant Low Just South Of Louisiana
Post-Tropical Cyclone
Tropics Forecast Cone at 3:39 Tuesday Night, August 25th
Location
60 miles S of Morgan City Louisiana
Wind
30 mph
Heading
W at 10 mph
Pressure
29.77
Coordinates
91.2W, 28.8N
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Discussion
At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Marco was located near latitude 28.8 North, longitude 91.2 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next day or so. On the forecast track, Marco should continue moving westward just offshore the coast of Louisiana until the system dissipates.
Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is expected, and Post-Tropical Cyclone Marco is forecast to dissipate by early Wednesday, if not sooner.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).
Tropics Satellite at 3:39 Tuesday Night, August 25th
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Tropics Models at 8:10 Tuesday Morning, August 25th
Land Hazards
SURF: Swells and rip currents affecting the north-central Gulf coast will gradually subside today. Please consult products from your local weather service office.