Hurricane Barry made landfall in central Louisiana today, near the Marsh Island area. The estimated intensity was 65 knots (70 mph), with an estimated minimum pressure of 993 mb. However, the exact time and location of landfall has not yet been officially determined due to Barry’s disorganized structure. Barry has since weakened to a tropical storm, and should continue to weaken over the next few days.

As of 4:00 p.m. CDT (5:00 p.m. EDT), Tropical Storm Barry was centered near 30.1°N 92.3°W, and was moving north-northwest at about 7 mph. Maximum sustained winds were 55 knots (65 mph), with an estimated minimum pressure of 997 mb. Even though Barry has made landfall, heavy rainfall is continuing over Louisiana. Barry’s center should slowly move north-northwestward through Monday, before turning to the north-northeast as it weakens. Barry should degenerate into a remnant low on Monday or Tuesday as it moves inland.

Earlier this morning, Barry was estimated to have reached hurricane strength, based on recon, radar and buoy data. This is notable, because Barry was never able to develop a single tight circulation, and never formed a true eyewall. Despite not having the typical satellite presentation of a hurricane, Barry met the criteria, albeit barely. Barry was the first July hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana since Hurricane Cindy of the hyperactive 2005 season.

TD Four-E expected to dissipate soon over the eastern Pacific

On Saturday afternoon, Tropical Depression Four-E rapidly developed over the eastern Pacific. As of 3:00 p.m. MDT (5:00 p.m. EDT) Saturday, Tropical Depression Four-E was centered near 17.5°N 112.4°W. Maximum sustained winds were 30 knots (35 mph), with an estimated minimum pressure of 1006 mb. The depression has not strengthened, and is expected to become a remnant low on Monday. Four-E is no threat to land.

Invest 93L over the tropical Atlantic unlikely to develop

The first tropical wave of the Atlantic to be given an “Invest” designation by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has struggled to organize due to its fast forward speed and dry air. This is typical for the month of July, though. The NHC gives 93L a 10 percent chance of development, both within 48 hours and five days.