[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Three Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA AL032021
422 PM CDT Thu Jun 17 2021
This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas
**POTENTIAL TROPICAL STORM TO MOVE TOWARD THE SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
COAST FRIDAY NIGHT**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Iberia, St. Mary,
and Vermilion
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Iberia, St. Mary, and
Vermilion
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 480 miles south of Cameron LA or about 470 miles south of
Intracoastal City LA or about 470 miles south of Morgan City LA
- 22.9N 92.4W
- Storm Intensity 30 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 9 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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A tropical depression is expected to form tonight and strengthen into a Tropical
Storm before moving into the south central Louisiana coast on Friday
night. A majority of the main impacts are expected on the east side of
this system. Winds, along with rain bands, are expected to increase
along the south central Louisiana coast on Friday afternoon. Tide
levels will be 1 to 2 feet above normal in the Atchafalaya and
Vermilion Bays by late Friday.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across South Central Louisiana. Potential
impacts include:
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and
ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across Southwest and East Central Louisiana.
Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
South Central Louisiana. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across 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.
* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across South Central Louisiana. Potential impacts in
this area include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland along rivers and bayous that drain into the Gulf.
- Sections of roads and parking lots near bodies of water may
become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions
dangerous in places where surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, and piers.
A few small craft broken away 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.
* 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.
* 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 11 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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