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Tropical Storm Barry Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 13A
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL022019
130 PM CDT Sat Jul 13 2019

This product covers SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

**BARRY MAKES LANDFALL NEAR INTRACOASTAL CITY LOUISIANA AND WEAKENS
TO A TROPICAL STORM**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Hurricane Watch has been cancelled for East 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, East Cameron, Evangeline,
      Jefferson Davis, Rapides, St. Landry, Vernon, and West Cameron

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 70 miles east of Cameron LA or about 50 miles west of
      Morgan City LA
    - 29.8N 92.1W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 315 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 1 PM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Barry was located near
latitude 29.8 North, longitude 92.1 West. Barry is moving northwest
near 6 mph. A turn towards the north-northwest is expected tonight.
On this forecast track, the center of Barry will move through southern
Louisiana this afternoon, into central Louisiana tonight, and into northern
Louisiana on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are now near 70 mph with higher gusts, and these
winds are located over water to the southeast of the center. Weakening is
expected as Barry moves further inland, and it is forecast to weaken to a
tropical depression on Sunday. Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall
are also expected to begin affecting 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:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
southern and central Louisiana. 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.


* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southern and central Louisiana. 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.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
Vermilion and Atchafalaya Bays. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts 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:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across
southern and central Louisiana and southeast Texas. Remain well braced
against a tornado event having possible limited impacts. If
realized, these 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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* EVACUATIONS:

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.

* 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.

* 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 CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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