Tropical Storm Barry forecast to make landfall in Louisiana

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AUSTIN, Texas — Tropical Storm Barry remains disorganized Thursday afternoon as it sits in the north-central Gulf of Mexico. The latest forecast track now has Barry making landfall as a strong tropical storm on Saturday along the Louisiana coast.

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Although wind and surge will be a concern, flash flooding and river flooding are the main threats with this storm. Rainfall amounts of 5 to 15 inches are expected over much of the state of Louisiana, with isolated amounts as high as 20 inches.

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Although showers will be possible in east Texas, central Texas will remain dry from this system. The counter-clockwise winds around Barry will actually filter in some drier air into Texas lowering the humidity levels Friday and Saturday.

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Mostly sunny and hot Friday, but not as humid. Highs will be in the mid-90s for Friday and Saturday. Back in the upper 90s Sunday and Monday, then near 100 degrees for Tuesday through at least Thursday of next week. 

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