--- title: Gulf Coast Double Storm Threat - Texas and Louisiana description: The Gulf Coast is facing an unprecedented threat in the coming days - back to back storms that could make landfall within 48 hours of each other image: https://www.globalguardian.com/hubfs/GG_LauraMarcoStorm_EmailGraphics_FeatureImage_2.jpg --- [+1 (703) 566-9463](tel:+17035669463) | [Emergency Support](https://www.globalguardian.com//emergency-support) [![GG Logo Main White](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GlobalGuardian_Oct2019/Logos/GG%20Logo%20Main%20White.png?width=208&height=45&name=GG%20Logo%20Main%20White.png "GG Logo Main White")](https://globalguardian.com) - [Corporate ](https://www.globalguardian.com/corporate-solutions) - [Personal ](https://www.globalguardian.com/personal-solutions) - [Government](https://www.globalguardian.com/government-solutions) - [Outcomes](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies) - [ Travel Security ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Traveler%20Security) - [ Executive Protection ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Executive%20Protection%20and%20Transportation) - [ Emergency Response ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Emergency%20Response) - [ Medical Assistance ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Medical%20Assistance) - [ Event Security ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Event%20Security) - [ Video Surveillance ](https://www.globalguardian.com/case-studies?topic=Asset%20Security) - Learn - [ Global Digest ](https://www.globalguardian.com/global-digest) - [ Newsroom ](https://www.globalguardian.com/newsroom) - [ Webinars ](https://www.globalguardian.com/media-room#t4) - [ Global Guardian Academy ](https://academy.globalguardian.com/) - [ FAQ ](https://www.globalguardian.com/faq) - Company - [ About Global Guardian ](https://www.globalguardian.com/about-global-guardian) - [ Executive Leadership ](https://www.globalguardian.com/executive-leadership) - [ Menu of Services ](https://www.globalguardian.com/service-menu) - [ Global Coverage ](https://www.globalguardian.com/global-coverage) - [ Contact Us ](https://www.globalguardian.com/contact) - [ Careers ](https://www.globalguardian.com/careers) [![Request Security](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2233164/aecafd49-7abe-4a80-95c2-e37dbbacda44.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2233164/aecafd49-7abe-4a80-95c2-e37dbbacda44) # Gulf Coast Double Storm Threat - Texas and Louisiana August 24, 2020 | [Security Alerts](https://www.globalguardian.com/newsroom/topic/security-alerts) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fdouble-storm-threat%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fdouble-storm-threat%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fdouble-storm-threat%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fdouble-storm-threat%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Gulf%20Coast%20Double%20Storm%20Threat%20-%20Texas%20and%20Louisiana) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fdouble-storm-threat%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fdouble-storm-threat%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalguardian.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fdouble-storm-threat%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) The Gulf Coast is facing an unprecedented threat in the coming days - back to back storms that could make landfall within 48 hours of each other. Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura will impact Louisiana and Texas, bringing heavy rains and storm surge to coastal areas. Global Guardian is standing by to support emergency response and support requirements, including power generators, personal protective equipment, and communications systems. To learn about our full capabilities, [click here](https://hi.t.hubspotemail.net/e2t/tc/VWV76p7r8hpMW4NJGjV1Gt0HJW2VV8NG4f7608M1--kL3p_b1V1-WJV7CgKh9W2_gcD96wmm_rW8PxNTf1b8ZR9W1KmY6h6lDlgqM-0mZ-KYpfJW2kPTrs7wR4VLN4WtmxnBjy0vW31P4yY46QqwWW9jGbck4z8TfLW3rhCbR78b52jW8BVjyT4ssVW6W1d_5tV12K7-CW1nR_l64QCTBGW7RnkHw1W_ylZW4gbpfm3Xw394W71b0PH3bggdHN10xWZYdsMT2N2mt_m08MSLtW3m-fD76DcXBwN6n_P16tr5wgW5r6Cl78gvj_RN92crcWxchr6W7L_-fK8FXxWdW8gg92P728sk7W42sf4L3sbk0HN5shfQxg-VdkVn7kxx7wGHyPW2X8pLl8FWld8W7jkDgd1KtbK4VrkV156SdhZwW8X_Tg95hwB8L38v11). **Tropical Storm Marco** - Downgraded from Cat. 1 hurricane after losing strength in the Gulf of Mexico. - Maximum sustained winds of 50 MPH - Gusty winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall expected along the Louisiana Gulf Coast starting **later today.** - Storm Surge Warning in effect: - Tropical Storm Warning in effect: - While New Orleans is under a Tropical Storm Warning, it is not at risk of significant storm surge or wind damage. **Tropical Storm Laura** - Currently located off the coast of Cuba. - Expected to strengthen to a Cat 1. hurricane by early Tuesday and may become a **Cat. 2 hurricane** when it makes landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border sometime **on late Wednesday.** - From late Wednesday into Friday, Laura is expected to produce 5-10 inches of rain across portions of the west-central Gulf Coast. - While details of the long-range track and intensity forecasts remain uncertain, there is increasing risk of **dangerous storm surge, heavy winds, and flood-producing rains** along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts, compounding impacts from Tropical Storm Marco. ![marco](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/marco.png?width=600&name=marco.png) ![laura](https://www.globalguardian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/laura.png?width=600&name=laura.png) ## Support In response to these threats, Global Guardian is standing by to deploy helicopters, rescue boats, experienced security and medical personnel, and communications gear – satellite telephones, Broadband Global Area Network (data/internet) – to support our clients in the affected path. 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