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Tropical Storm Nate Local Statement Advisory Number 7
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL162017
1022 PM CDT Thu Oct 5 2017

This product covers SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

**NATE'S CENTER ABOUT TO MOVE OFFSHORE THE EASTERN COAST OF
HONDURAS**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Iberia, Lafayette,
      Lower St. Martin, St. Mary, Upper St. Martin, and Vermilion

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Iberia, Lafayette,
      Lower St. Martin, St. Mary, Upper St. Martin, and Vermilion

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 1110 miles south-southeast of Cameron LA or about 1040
      miles south-southeast of Morgan City LA
    - 15.8N 84.7W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 10 PM CDT, Tropical Storm Nate was located off the eastern
coast of Honduras, moving northwest. The storm is expected to begin
moving more northerly overnight and accelerate and strengthen as it
enters the southern Gulf of Mexico through Saturday. The storm is
expected to become a hurricane as it moves toward the north central
Gulf coast during the weekend, with a landfall potentially along the
southeast Louisiana coast late Saturday night into early Sunday
morning.

The primary impacts will be northerly winds with gusts to tropical
storm force mainly south and east of a line from Intracoastal City to
Lafayette Saturday and Sunday. Also, rainbands are expected to affect
portions of central and south central Louisiana with rainfall amounts
between one and two inches through Sunday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
south central Louisiana. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges and access routes
      impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across portions of south central Louisiana.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited
impacts across central and south central Louisiana. Potential impacts
include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
      and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

Elsewhere across SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across SOUTHWEST
LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

If evacuating the area, stick to prescribed evacuation routes. Look
for additional traffic information on roadway smart signs and listen to
select radio channels for further travel instructions. Drivers should
not use cell phones while operating vehicles.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your Emergency
Supplies Kit is stocked and ready.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties
which must be taken into account.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Lake Charles LA around 1 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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