HURRICANE Nate slammed into the US Gulf Coast as a category 1 hurricane yesterday. Here are live updates on Nate’s track and the latest NOAA weather maps.
Bringing you the latest Hurricane Nate path updates, storm track, weather models, the latest forecasts, tracking maps and videos as the storm moves over the USA.
At least 25 people have died after the storm hit Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica earlier this week, with many more missing and thousands forced to evacuate.
Storm surge and tropical storm warnings have been discontinued across US, with Nate forecast to continue weakening through Monday.
We will have the very latest Hurricane Nate news in one place, updated throughout the day and night until the storm has passed.
Here are live updates from the the NOAA, National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the National Weather Service (NWS) as well as the most advanced weather models from around the world.
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant claims their have been no deaths or reports of catastrophic damaged.
He said: “We are very fortunate this morning and have been blessed.”
The NHC have warned the weakened storm will travel through Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky on Monday.
11.30am EDT: Nate becomes tropical depression
Nate has been downgraded to a tropical depression, according to the NOAA.
All coastal warnings have been removed and Nate is now forecast to deteriorate as it moves further north.
The latest NHC advisory said: “Nate's center will continue to move inland across the Deep South, Tennessee Valley, and central Appalachian Mountains through Monday.
“Surface observations indicate that the maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
“Little change in strength is predicted during the next couple of days, but Nate is forecast to become post-tropical on Monday or Tuesday.”
Hurricane Nate news: Storm surge warnings for the US
Tropical Storm Nate is “rapidly weakening” as it moves over the United States, according to the NOAA.
But torrential rain and high winds are still likely to produce storm surge flooding for portions of the southeastern US.
The storm surge warning has been discontinued west of the Mississippi-Alabama border, but remains in place east to the Okaloose-Walton County line in Florida.
Maximum sustained wind speeds have slowed to about 50mph.
Tropical Storm Nate is weakening over Mississippi and Alabama but a number of weather warnings remain in place.
A storm surge warning is in effect north of Pointe a la Hache to the Okaloosa/Walton County Line in Florida.
There is also a tropical storm warning in place for the mouth of Pearl River eastward to Indian Pass.
Nate is currently raging about 80 miles north-northeast of Biloxi, with maximum sustained winds of 70mph.
More than 100,000 people across Mississippi and Alabama were left without electricity this morning after Nate knocked out the power.
Green Bay Fire-Rescue in Alabama reported that power lines caught fire as Nate passed through.
The fire service tweeted at 5.17am EDT: “Power Pole on fire and lines down, Cunningham Rd in front of GB Middle School. AL Power has been notified, no ETA, very busy!”
Nate was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm this morning, but is still threatening to produce dangerous levels of rainfall.
Nate is expected to generate the following rain accumulations through Monday, according to the NOAA:
Eastern parts of the Mississippi River from the central Gulf Coast into the Deep South, eastern Tennessee Valley, and southern Appalachians are likely to get 3-6 inches, with some parts receiving up to 10 inches.
Meanwhile, the Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians could see a maximum of seven inches.
The NOAA has warned that the heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding in these areas.
The NOAA has warned that tornadoes could heap further misery on states still reeling from Hurricane Nate.
“Isolated tornadoes are possible today, mainly from the Florida Panhandle and eastern Alabama across western and northern Georgia,” the latest NHC advisory said.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has urged residents to track Nate’s movements carefully.
He posted on Twitter: “Hurricane Nate could cause tornadoes across the Panhandle. Pay attention to local weather alerts.
“Tornadoes can form quickly and with little warning. It is important to continuously monitor weather updates
Nate continues to cause devastating storm surge flooding for parts of the US’s Gulf Coast.
The NOAA said: “Nate is producing life-threatening storm surge flooding in areas of onshore flow and a storm surge warning remains in effect from Pointe a la Hache to the Okaloosa/Walton county line in Florida.
“Maximum flooding of 5 to 8 feet above ground level is expected along the Mississippi coast within the next several hours.”
5.30am EDT: Hurricane Nate leaves Mississippi City underwater
Shocking images show the streets of Mississippi City submerged by flood waters produced by destructive Hurricane Nate.
Hurricane Nate path: Nate will move further inland across the USA
Tropical Storm Nate is due to weaken rapidly as it moves further inland over Mississippi and Alabama, according to the latest NOAA update.
The former hurricane is now forecast to track north, bringing extreme conditions to huge swathes of the Deep South.
The latest NHC advisory said: “Nate's centre will continue to move inland across the Deep South, Tennessee Valley, and central Appalachian Mountains through Monday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Nate is expected to continue to quickly weaken as it moves farther inland.
“It should degenerate into a remnant low late Monday.”
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