Humberto Weakens Further as it Crosses Louisiana

Tropical Depression Humberto has weakened as it crossed over land, but it has dropped significant amounts of rain, and was blamed for at least one death in Texas, according to news reports. At 4:45 p.m. EDT, the storm's center was about 10 miles northwest of Alexandria, Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is continuing to move Northeast at about 12 mph, and it is expected to continue to arc toward the northeast.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 35 mph, but higher gusts continue even as the storm weakens. As much as six inches of rain is expected along the storm's path through Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Some isolated regions may see as much as eight inches -- enough to cause significant and life-threatening flooding. Tides that surged as much as two feet are subsiding, and isolated tornadoes are still possible in southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi. This is the third hurricane of the season, and the eight named storm.

The latest federral forecast calls for:

• 13-16 named storms
• 7-9 hurricanes
• 3-5 major hurricanes, rated Category 3 or higher

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