[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Barry Local Statement Advisory Number 12
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL022019
503 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2019

This product covers SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

**RAINBANDS OF BARRY BEGINNING TO MOVE ONSHORE**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      Iberia, St. Mary, and Vermilion
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Lower St. Martin
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Acadia, Allen,
      Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis,
      Lafayette, Rapides, St. Landry, Upper St. Martin, and Vernon
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for
      East Cameron

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 100 miles east-southeast of Cameron LA or about 60 miles
      southwest of Morgan City LA
    - 29.1N 91.8W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 5 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 4 AM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Barry was located near
latitude 29.1 North, longitude 91.8 West. Barry continues to move slowly
west northwest near 5 mph. A motion toward the northwest should begin
soon, with an eventual turn to the north tonight into Sunday. On this
forecast track, the center of Barry is expected to make landfall along
the south central Louisiana coast later today.

Sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to spread into south
central Louisiana this morning, then gradually into central Louisiana
by late evening into overnight. Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall are
also expected to begin affecting portions of southern Louisiana, becoming
more widespread through the day, resulting in a prolonged period of rain
that will result in excessive rainfall amounts and areas of flooding. In
addition, life threatening storm surge is expected east of Intracoastal City
with the potential for inundation of 4 to 6 feet above ground level.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across lower Acadiana. 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. 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 the remainder of southwest
Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across south central into central Louisiana. 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 and access routes
      impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.

Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across the remainder of southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across the parishes bordering Vermilion and Atchafalaya Bays.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to non-elevated structures is possible.
    - Sections of 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, and piers. Several small
      craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected
      anchorages.

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

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across central and south central Louisiana. 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.

For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind, falling
trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move, relocate to
a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help keep roadways open
for those under evacuation orders.

If evacuating, follow designated evacuation routes. Seek traffic information
on roadway signs, the radio, and from official sources.



* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.

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!

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

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 Lake Charles LA around 11 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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