[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Ida Local Statement Advisory Number 15
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL092021
427 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021

This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

**IDA MOVING NORTHWESTWARD OVER SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning have been
      cancelled and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for
      Iberia, Lower St. Martin, and St. Mary
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
      Warning has been issued for Upper St. Martin and Vermilion
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for East Cameron

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 40 miles east-southeast of Morgan City LA
    - 29.5N 90.6W
    - Storm Intensity 130 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ida made landfall along the southeastern coast of Louisiana
near Port Fourchon around 1155 AM CDT. Ida is moving toward
the northwest near 10 mph and it will make a turn towards the north
overnight. Rapid weakening is expected during the next day or so,
however Ida is forecast to remain a hurricane through late tonight
and remain a tropical storm until Monday afternoon. Hurricane force
winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center and tropical
storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles.


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 extensive impacts.
If realized, these 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.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
central, south central, and east Louisiana. Remain well guarded against
dangerous flood waters having possible limited to significant 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  extensive impacts.
 If realized, these impacts include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges and access routes
      impassable.
    - Large areas with 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.

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 10:30 PM CDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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