[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Sally Local Statement Advisory Number 14
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL192020
413 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2020

This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

...HURRICANE SALLY IS NO LONGER A SERIOUS THREAT TO PORTIONS OF
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS...

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 360 miles east of Cameron LA or about 240 miles
      east-southeast of Morgan City LA
    - 28.8N 87.4W
    - Storm Intensity 100 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sally was located
near latitude 28.8 North, longitude 87.4 West. Sally is moving toward
the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this motion is expected to
continue through tonight.

Weak ridging over the southeastern United States is expected to steer
Sally generally west-northwestward through early Tuesday. A northward
turn is expected by Tuesday, and a slow north-northeastward to
northeastward motion is expected Tuesday night through Wednesday night.
On the forecast track, the center of Sally will move near the coast of
Southeast Louisiana tonight and Tuesday, and make landfall in the
hurricane warning area on late Tuesday or Wednesday. As a result,
Hurricane Sally now poses minimal to no threat to South Central
Louisiana.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest
Louisiana and Southeast Texas.

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:
Remain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside
be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and
flooded areas.

If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.

Check to see if everyone in your group is OK. Administer first aid to
those who are injured. If possible, call 9 1 1 for any serious
injuries. Remember, it may be difficult for emergency responders to
arrive quickly.

Check in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your
location and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do not
tie up communications systems.

Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their
points of contact.

Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities
have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. Hazards
like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, continued flooding
in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic lights make travel
difficult.

Allow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate
road hazards.

Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities
give the all clear. Allow time for officials to inspect bridges and
overpasses and to mark washed-out roads.

When entering areas that have been heavily damaged, bring along a GPS-
enabled device to help with street navigation. Do not drive on roads
that have been marked closed.

Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers
interfere with the emergency work of first responders.

When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed
lanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other
leaking flammables.

Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe.
Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can blow
you off the roof.

When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes.
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning
trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be
especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about
what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the
job. Never cut trees without a partner.

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a
well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open
doors and windows.

Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood
waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil
water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable.

Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened
trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause flying
debris.

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with
debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been
cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road.
Turn around, don't drown!

Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider
nearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* 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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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA regarding
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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