[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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

This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

**DELTA IS NOW A TROPICAL STORM**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
      Warning has been issued for Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles,
      Beauregard, Calcasieu, East Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia,
      Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin,
      Rapides, St. Landry, St. Mary, Upper St. Martin, Vermilion,
      Vernon, and West Cameron

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles northeast of Lake Charles LA or about 130 miles
      northeast of Beaumont TX or about 10 miles east-southeast of
      Alexandria LA or about 70 miles north-northwest of Lafayette 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 weaken and has been downgraded from a hurricane to
a tropical storm. Strong wind gusts will continue through the night
until Delta weakens further and moves off to the northeast. Storm surge
flooding will still occur across portions of southwest and south central
Louisiana until morning. Rainfall will continue to taper off, however
runoff from earlier rains will still cause flooding issues.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the area. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having additional
significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - 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 large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges and access routes
      impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
southwest and south central Louisiana. Remain well away from
life-threatening surge having additional significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against
locally hazardous flood waters having additional limited impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
      and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all
clear to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

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 Lake Charles LA around 6 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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