[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Hurricane Ida Local Statement Advisory Number 6
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA AL092021
451 PM CDT Fri Aug 27 2021
This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas
**CENTER OF IDA APPROACHING WESTERN CUBA**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Jefferson Davis
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning
and the Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge
Warning for Iberia, Lower St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Rapides, and Vernon
- The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning
for Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Lafayette, St. Landry, and
Upper St. Martin
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for East Cameron
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Allen, Beauregard,
Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Rapides, and Vernon
- A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
Iberia, Lower St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion
- A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for West Cameron
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Acadia, Avoyelles,
Evangeline, Lafayette, St. Landry, and Upper St. Martin
- A Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Watch, and Hurricane
Watch are in effect for East Cameron
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 820 miles southeast of Cameron LA or about 720 miles
southeast of Morgan City LA
- 22.1N 83.2W
- Storm Intensity 80 mph
- Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 15 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ida was located near Cuba. Ida is moving toward the
northwest near 15 mph and this general motion should continue over the
next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Ida will move
across western Cuba today, and over the southeastern and
central Gulf of Mexico tonight and Saturday. The system is forecast to
approach the U.S. northern Gulf coast on Sunday as a Major hurricane.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating
impacts across south central and east central Louisianan. Potential
impacts in this area include:
- Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof
and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage
greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations
may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
- Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Many bridges and access routes
impassable.
- Widespread power and communications outages.
Also, protect against life-threatening wind having possible limited
to extensive impacts across elsewhere across the remainder of southwest
and central Louisiana.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible extensive
impacts across from Pecan Island around Vermilion Bay and Atchafalaya
Bay Potential impacts in this area include:
- Large areas of deep inundation with storm surge flooding
accentuated by battering waves. Structural damage to buildings,
with several washing away. Damage compounded by floating
debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period.
- Large sections of escape routes and secondary roads washed out
or severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may
become stressed.
- Severe beach erosion with significant dune loss.
- Major damage to marinas, docks, and piers. Many small craft
broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages
with some lifted onshore and stranded.
Also, protect against life-threatening surge having possible
significant impacts across Cameron Vermimilion Parish line to Pecan Island.
Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across Cameron Parish.
Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across . Potential
impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may
become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may
become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across South Central Louisiana.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across East Central and South Central Louisiana. Potential impacts
include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.
Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to
no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.
If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind
and allow extra time to get there. Take your emergency supplies kit.
Gas up your vehicle ahead of time.
OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.
It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.
Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.
If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* 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 1030 PM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
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