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Hurricane Delta Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 21A
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX  AL262020
722 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

This product covers Southeast Texas

**DELTA JUST INLAND ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA COAST**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Brazoria
      Islands and Coastal Brazoria

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chambers, Coastal
      Galveston, Coastal Harris, Galveston Island and Bolivar
      Peninsula, Inland Galveston, and Southern Liberty

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles east-northeast of High Island TX
    - 30.0N 93.0W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Delta made landfall tonight at approximately 6 PM near
Creole, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph and
a minimum central pressure of 970 mb. As Delta continues to
push inland tonight, conditions across SE Texas should begin
to improve. All Tropical Storm Warnings west of San Luis Pass have
now been cancelled. Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect along
the coast between San Luis Pass and High Island. Tropical Storm and
Hurricane Warnings also remain in effect across the coastal waters.

Thus far, the highest wind gust observed in our area was observed
at Crab Lake, measuring 69 mph at 3:16 PM. Elsewhere, a gust of
52 mph was observed at the Texas City Levee. Gusts above tropical
storm force were common at other locations along the SE Texas coast
throughout this morning and afternoon. Rainfall associated with
Delta has subsided across SE Texas.


* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding across
Galveston Bay and Gulf-facing coasts from High Island to
Sargent . Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having
possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding across
southeastern Galveston Bay area. Remain well sheltered from hazardous
wind having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

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.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.


* 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 Houston/Galveston TX around 10 PM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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