[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Barry Local Statement Advisory Number 13
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL022019
1040 AM CDT Sat Jul 13 2019

This product covers SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

*BARRY BECOMES A HURRICANE AS IT IS MOVING ONTO THE LOUISIANA
COAST**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been upgraded to a Hurricane
      Warning for Lafayette and Upper St. Martin
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for West Cameron

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles east of Cameron LA or about 50 miles west of
      Morgan City LA
    - 29.6N 92.0W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 310 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 10 AM CDT, the center of Hurricane Barry was located near
latitude 29.6 North, longitude 92.0 West. Barry continues to move
slowly northwest near 6 mph with an eventual turn to the north tonight
into Sunday. The center of Barry was located near Marsh Island along
the south central Louisiana.

Sustained hurricane winds are expected to spread northward into south
central Louisiana with tropical storm elsewhere across southern
Louisiana... then gradually into central Louisiana by the late evening
into overnight. Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall are also expected
to affect portions of southern Louisiana, becoming more widespread
through the day, resulting in a prolonged period of rain that will
result in excessive rainfall amounts and areas of flooding. In
addition, life threatening storm surge is expected east of Intracoastal
City with the potential for inundation of 4 to 6 feet above ground
level.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across southern and central Louisiana. 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.


* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across southern and central Louisiana. Potential impacts in
this area 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.


* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts in the parishes around Vermilion and Atchafalaya Bays.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to non-elevated structures is possible.
    - Sections of escape routes and secondary roads become weakened
      or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, and piers. Several small
      craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected
      anchorages.

Elsewhere across SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across southern and central Louisiana and southeast Texas. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can
be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.

* 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 PM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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