Delta first developed into a tropical depression in the Caribbean just south of Jamaica on the afternoon of October 4th. As it tracked across the western Caribbean, it rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane. In fact, intensifying from tropical depression to Category strength in 40 hours is the fastest rate of intensification of any storm on record in the Atlantic Basin. Delta quickly weakened to a category 1 hurricane after making its first landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula. It gradually recurved north towards the Louisiana coastline, fluctuating in intensity between Category 2 and 3. Hurricane Delta ultimately arrived with an intensity of 105 mph, strong category 2 storm. Delta first developed into a tropical depression in the Caribbean just south of Jamaica on the afternoon of October 4th. As it tracked across the western Caribbean, it rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane. In fact, intensifying from tropical depression to Category strength in 40 hours is the fastest rate of intensification of any storm on record in the Atlantic Basin. Delta quickly weakened to a category 1 hurricane after making its first landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula. It gradually recurved north towards the Louisiana coastline, fluctuating in intensity between Category 2 and 3. Hurricane Delta ultimately arrived with an intensity of 105 mph, strong category 2 storm. Local impacts include 50 to 70 MPH wind gusts across the area, surge of 2 to 3 feet above ground and widespread tree and structure damage. There were approximately 6 injuries. Delta caused approximately $100 million worth of damage across southeast Louisiana.
It made landfall around 5 pm east of Cameron LA or about 15 miles east of where Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall just a couple months earlier this year. Delta became the 4th named storm to make landfall in Louisiana this hurricane season.

Marine Tropical Storm in COASTAL WATERS FROM SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO PORT FOURCHON LOUISIANA OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Mississippi Canyon 311A (KMDJ) anemometer measured a peak gust of 46 knots. The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOPL1) anemometer measured a peak wind gust of 43 knots. The West Delta 27A (KDLP) anemometer measured a peak wind gust of 40 knots.

Marine Tropical Storm in LAKE PONCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS, GULF OF MEXICO
From 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The New Canal (NWCL1) NOS anemometer measured a peak wind gust of 34 knots. The Mid Lake Pontchartrain Weatherflow measonet anemometer measured a peak wind gust of 43 knots. The Frenier Landing (FREL1) anemometer measured a peak wind gust of 44 knots.

Marine Tropical Storm in LAKE BORGNE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The NOS gauge at Shell Beach (SHBL1) measured a peak gust of 41 knots.

Marine Tropical Storm in COASTAL WATERS FROM BOOTHVILLE LOUISIANA TO SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The Pilot Station East (PSTL1) anemometer measured a peak gust of 45 knots. The C-MAN (BURL1) at Southwest Pass measured a peak wind gust of 35 knots. The Pilottown (PILL1) anemometer measured a peak wind gust of 36 knots.

Marine Tropical Storm in BRETON SOUND, GULF OF MEXICO
From 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Bay Waveland Yacht Club (WYCM6) anemometer measured a peak gust of 47 knots. The Weatherflow anemometer on Ship Island measured a peak wind gust of 36 knots. The anemometer on Petit Bois measured a peak wind gust of 41 knots.