[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Nate Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 8A
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL162017
711 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2017

This product covers SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

**AIR FORCE RESERVE AND NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT CURRENTLY
INVESTIGATING NATE OVER THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* 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 980 miles southeast of Cameron LA or about 910 miles
      south-southeast of Morgan City LA
    - 17.8N 84.8W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 340 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 7 AM CDT, Tropical Storm Nate was located off the northern coast of
Honduras in the Caribbean Sea. Nate was moving north-northwest at 14 mph
and this general track with a marked increase in forward speed is expected
to continue through the weekend. The storm is expected to reach hurricane
strength as it moves toward the north central Gulf coast during the weekend,
with a potential landfall along the southeast Louisiana coast Saturday night
into early Sunday morning.

The primary impacts will be northerly winds with gusts to tropical storm force
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
extreme 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 the the remainder of south central Louisiana.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across south central and 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.

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 11 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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