[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

Sat Aug 28 16:44:45 CDT 2021

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Hurricane Ida Local Statement Advisory Number 10
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL092021
444 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

**IDA RAPIDLY STRENGTHENING OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO**

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, Avoyelles, and Evangeline
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Beauregard,
      Calcasieu, and Vernon

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      Iberia, Lower St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Acadia, Allen,
      Avoyelles, East Cameron, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, and
      Rapides
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Lafayette, St. Landry, and
      Upper St. Martin

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 460 miles east-southeast of Cameron LA or about 350 miles
      southeast of Morgan City LA
    - 26.2N 87.0W
    - Storm Intensity 105 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ida continues to move across the central Gulf of Mexico. Ida
is moving toward the northwest near 16 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:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts
across lower Acadiana. 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, prepare for life-threatening wind having possible limited to
extensive impacts across portions of central and south east Louisiana.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across lower Acadiana. Potential
impacts include:
    - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
      in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control
      systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
      routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
      with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
      dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
      or washed out.

Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
limited to extensive impacts across portions of central to south
central Louisiana.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible extensive impacts
across the 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, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal Cameron Parish.

Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
portions of 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:
WATCH/WARNING PHASE - Listen to local official for recommended
preparedness actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to
evacuate, do so immediately.

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - For those not under evacuation orders, assess
the risk from wind, falling trees, and flooding at your location. If
you decide to move, relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do
not relocate, help keep roadways open for those under evacuation
orders.

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - 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.

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - Let others know where you are going prior to
departure. Secure loose items and pets in the car, and avoid
distracted driving.

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - If evacuating, follow designated evacuation
routes. Seek traffic information on roadway signs, the radio, and
from official sources.

IMMINENT/ONGOING PHASE - Do not enter evacuated areas until officials
have given the all clear to return.

RECOVERY PHASE - Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have
given the all clear to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

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, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away
from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital
contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. 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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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Lake Charles LA around 1030PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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