[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Delta Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 21A
National Weather Service Shreveport LA  AL262020
739 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

This product covers ArkLaTex

**DELTA JUST INLAND ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERN 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 Caldwell, Grant,
      Jackson, La Salle, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Sabine, Sabine, and
      Winn

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 120 miles south of Natchitoches LA or about 180 miles
      south-southwest of Monroe LA
    - 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 near Creole, Louisiana, around 600 PM
CDT as a Category Two hurricane and now is moving north-northeast at
14 mph over Southwest Louisiana. Delta is should continue this
general motion as it moves farther inland toward Central Louisiana
this evening and into Northeast Louisiana through the overnight
hours.

Maximum sustained winds have now decreased to 90 mph and a
continued weakening trend will occur through the night. Delta's
intensity is expected to decrease to a tropical storm by the time
it reaches Central and Northeast Louisiana, but sporadic wind gusts
of 50 to 60 mph are still anticipated well inland later tonight.
In the past hour, tropical storm force winds have already been
observed beginning across the southern portions of Sabine,
Natchitoches, Grant, and La Salle Parishes. In addition, heavy to
occasionally torrential downpours are expected to increase inland
near and in advance of the center of circulation.

The remnants of Delta will be exiting from the Four State region
by midday tomorrow, but gusty winds and heavy rain will continue
across portions of the Arklamiss through the early to middle
portions of the morning hours. Elsewhere, expect impacts from
Delta in the region to be abating more towards daybreak.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are just to starting to
unfold across West Central and Northeast Louisiana, as well as
extreme Deep East Texas. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having possible significant impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:

    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds.
    - 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 downed trees and large branches.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are on the verge of
unfolding across Northwest Louisiana, South Central Arkansas, and
other portions of Deep East Texas. Remain well sheltered from
hazardous wind having possible limited impacts.

Elsewhere across ArkLaTex, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are just to starting to
unfold across West Central and Northeast Louisiana, as well as
extreme Deep East Texas. Remain well guarded against
life-threatening flood waters having possible extensive impacts.
If realized, these impacts include:

    - Flooding may prompt water rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, bayous, and
      ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
      inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are are on the verge of
unfolding across Northwest Louisiana, South Central Arkansas, and
other portions of Deep East Texas. Remain well guarded against
dangerous flood waters having possible additional limited to
significant impacts.

Elsewhere across ArkLaTex, little to no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across ArkLaTex.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

If you are prone to flooding, 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 Shreveport LA around 10 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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