Tropical Storm Barry’s Wind and Rain Hit Louisiana Coast

Tropical Storm Barry’s wind and rain began hitting parts of Louisiana as coastal communities braced for what could be the season’s first hurricane.

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office inmate workers move free sandbags for residents in Chalmette, La., on July 11, 2019. Matthew Hinton/AP

NEW ORLEANS—Tropical Storm Barry’s wind and rain began hitting parts of Louisiana Friday as New Orleans and coastal communities braced for a drenching from what could be the season’s first hurricane.

A hurricane warning was in effect along the Louisiana coast, with forecasters predicting landfall as a hurricane by early Saturday.