[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Delta Local Statement Advisory Number 22
National Weather Service Shreveport LA  AL262020
1012 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

This product covers ArkLaTex

**DELTA CONTINUES MOVING INLAND OVER SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA**

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 90 miles south-southeast of Natchitoches LA or about 140
      miles south-southwest of Monroe LA
    - 30.6N 92.6W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 15 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Delta continues to move north-northeast at 15 mph across
Southern Louisiana. This general motion should continue through the
overnight hours as the storm moves into Central and North Central
Louisiana.

Delta has weakened to a Category One hurricane with maximum sustained
winds of 75 mph. A continued weakening trend will occur through the
overnight and early morning hours. Delta should weaken into 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
tonight and early Saturday morning. Tropical storm force winds have
already been observed across portions of Sabine, Natchitoches, Grant,
and La Salle Parishes. In addition, heavy to occasionally torrential
downpours are expected to increase near and in advance of the center of
circulation.

The remnants of Delta will be exiting from the Four State Region by
midday Saturday, but gusty winds and heavy rain will continue across
portions of the ArkLaMiss through the early to mid morning hours of
Saturday. Elsewhere, impacts from Delta should abate 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 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 Shreveport LA around 1 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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