The American flag in front of East St. John High School in Reserve flaps in the wind as the first squalls from a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico roll into the River Parishes Thursday. The slow-moving storm is expected to bring 10-15 inches of rain to the region, and the area is under a tropical storm warning until Sunday evening. Check www.lobservateur.com for the latest updates. (Staff photo by David Vitrano)