[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Ida Local Statement Advisory Number 7
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL092021
1029 PM CDT Fri Aug 27 2021

This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

**IDA NOW ENTERING THE GULF OF MEXICO, FORECAST TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY
BEFORE REACHING THE NORTHERN GULF COAST**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* 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 690 miles southeast of Intracoastal City LA or about 640
      miles southeast of Morgan City LA
    - 23.0N 84.0W
    - Storm Intensity 80 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 15 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ida is now entering the southeast Gulf of Mexico. The center
of Hurricane Ida was located near latitude 23.0 North, longitude
84.0 West. Ida is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph and this
general motion should continue until Ida reaches the northern Gulf
coast on Sunday. A slower northward motion is forecast after Ida moves
inland. On the forecast track, the center of Ida will move over the
southeastern and central Gulf of Mexico during the next day or two and
make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf coast within the hurricane
warning area by late Sunday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating
impacts across South Central and East Central Louisiana. 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 Southwest Louisiana.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible extensive
impacts from Pecan Island eastward across Vermilion and Atchafalaya
Bays. 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 the Cameron and Vermilion 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 South Central Louisiana. 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 Central and Southwest Louisiana.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across 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.

If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

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 5 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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