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Tropical Storm Delta Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 22A
National Weather Service Shreveport LA  AL262020
125 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2020

This product covers the ArkLaTex

**DELTA IS NOW A TROPICAL STORM MOVING ACROSS CENTRAL LOUISIANA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Bienville,
      Lincoln, Red River, and Union

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bienville, Caldwell,
      Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red
      River, Sabine, Sabine, Union, and Winn

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 60 miles southeast of Natchitoches LA or about 90 miles
      south of Monroe LA
    - 31.2N 92.3W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 15 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Delta continues to move north-northeast at 15 mph across central
Louisiana. This general motion should continue into the morning.

Delta has weakened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained
winds of 60 mph. A continued weakening trend will occur into
the early morning hours. Despite the system weakening, wind gusts
up to 60-70 mph cannot be ruled out through dawn. Tropical storm
force winds have already been observed across central Louisiana
and the ArkLaMiss. In addition, heavy downpours have led to flash
flooding in central Louisiana.

The remnants of Delta will be exiting from the Four State Region by
midday today, but gusty winds and heavy rain will continue across
portions of the ArkLaMiss through the early to middle morning hours.
Elsewhere, impacts from Delta should abate towards daybreak.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from heavy rain are unfolding with flash flooding
reported in Central Louisiana and the threat increasing for the
ArkLaMiss. 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.

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 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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