[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Barry Local Statement Advisory Number 8
National Weather Service New Orleans LA  AL022019
547 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019

This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOUISIANA COAST...

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Ascension, East Baton
      Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, St. James, and West Baton Rouge
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, and Lower Terrebonne
    - A Hurricane Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for
      Assumption, Upper Lafourche, and Upper Terrebonne
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
      for Orleans, Southern Tangipahoa, St. Charles, St. John The
      Baptist, St. Tammany, Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, and
      Upper St. Bernard
    - A Storm Surge Watch and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect for
      Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Lower St. Bernard
    - A Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, and Hurricane
      Watch are in effect for Lower Plaquemines

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 130 miles south of New Orleans LA or about 170 miles
      south-southwest of Gulfport MS
    - 28.1N 90.2W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 295 degrees at 5 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...

At 400 AM CDT, the broad circulation center of Tropical Storm Barry
was located near latitude 28.1 North, longitude 90.2 West. Barry is
moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph. A track toward the
northwest is expected to begin later today, followed by a turn toward
the north on Saturday. On the forecast track, the center of Barry will
be near or over the central or southeastern coast of Louisiana tonight
or Saturday, and then move inland into the Lower Mississippi Valley on
Sunday.

Some strengthening is expected during the next day or so, and Barry
could become a hurricane tonight or early Saturday when the center is
near the Louisiana coast. Weakening is expected after Barry moves
inland.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across southeast Louisiana and southwest
Mississippi. Potential impacts include:
    - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
      in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. In mountain
      areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while increasing
      susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control
      systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
      routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
      with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
      dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
      or washed out.

Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
limited to extensive impacts across southeast Louisiana and south
Mississippi.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages.

Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
      access routes impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.

Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across southeast Louisiana and coastal
Mississippi.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. Potential impacts
include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all
clear to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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 New Orleans LA around 11 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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