[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Ida Local Statement Advisory Number 14
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL092021
1030 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021

This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

**EYE OF EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE IDA NEARING THE
SOUTHEASTERN COAST OF LOUISIANA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Allen and
      Jefferson Davis
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Vermilion

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles southeast of Morgan City LA
    - 28.8N 90.0W
    - Storm Intensity 150 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 13 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall within the next hour or
two. Ida is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph and this general
motion should continue through this evening, well after it makes
landfall. A slight turn to the north is expected Monday night or
Tuesday morning.

A few sites in our area are showing gust of up to 31 mph. This will
increase as Ida continues to approach the coast and higher winds will
spread inland over the day.

Rainfall amounts of up to 10 inches are possible across lower
Acadiana.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
lower Acadiana. Remain well guarded against
life-threatening flood waters having possible devastating impacts.
If realized, these 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.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
central, south central, and east Louisiana. Remain well guarded
against life-threatening flood waters having possible limited to
extensive impacts.

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

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
lower Acadiana. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind
having possible devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts
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.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding
across central, south central, and east Louisiana. Remain well
sheltered from life-threatening wind having possible limited to
extensive impacts.

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

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal Iberia, St. Mary, and lower St. Martin Parishes. Remain well
away from life-threatening surge having possible extensive impacts.
If realized, these impacts 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.

Potential impacts from the main surge event are also now unfolding
across coastal Vermilion Parish. Remain well away from
life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts.

Potential impacts from the main surge event are also now unfolding
across coastal Cameron Parish. Remain well away from locally
hazardous surge having possible limited impacts.

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 stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

Do not venture outside while in the eye of a hurricane as any
improvement in weather will only be temporary. Once the eye passes,
conditions will become life threatening as winds immediately return
to dangerous speeds, so remain safely sheltered from the storm.

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

Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to
fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as
flooding is not a concern.

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.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.

If an Extreme Wind Warning is issued for your area, move to the
safest place within your shelter. Take the same life-saving actions
as if it were a violent tornado.

* 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 430PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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