Tropical Storm Barry Starts To Hit Gulf Coast: 'A Life-Threatening Situation'
An oil rig southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River is reporting sustained winds of 76 mph, with gusts up to 87 mph.
Tropical Storm Barry is beginning to take a toll on the central Gulf Coast, bringing high winds and heavy rains to parts of southeastern Louisiana, where residents have been preparing to cope with flooding and power outages.
The National Hurricane Center says that with Barry still slowly approaching land, an oil rig southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River has reported "sustained winds of 76 mph and a wind gust of 87 mph."
