AdvertisementTropical Storm Barry Starts To Hit Gulf Coast: 'A Life-Threatening Situation'July 12, 2019Bill ChappellfacebookEmailThe storm surge from Tropical Storm Barry started pushing water into areas around Lake Pontchartrain Friday, as the storm slowly moved toward shore. Here, an SUV travels down Breakwater Drive near the Orleans Marina in New Orleans. The area is behind a flood wall that protects the rest of the city. (AP)