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Tropical Storm Barry Local Statement Advisory Number 14
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL022019
428 PM CDT Sat Jul 13 2019

This product covers SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

 **BARRY MOVING FARTHER INLAND OVER SOUTHERN LOUISIANA**

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

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 60 miles east-northeast of Cameron LA or about 70 miles
      west-northwest of Morgan City LA
    - 30.1N 92.3W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 330 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 4 PM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Barry was located near
latitude 30.1 North, longitude 92.3 West. Barry continues to move
slowly north northwest near 7 mph. A motion toward the north tonight
is expected on Sunday.

Sustained tropical storm force winds have spread into south central
Louisiana this afternoon and will, gradually move into central
Louisiana overnight. Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall are also
expected to begin affecting portions of southern Louisiana, becoming
more widespread overnight, resulting in a prolonged rain event. Excessive
rainfall amounts and areas of flooding is expected across southern into
central Louisiana. In addition, life threatening storm surge is
happen east of Intracoastal City with inundations of 4 to 7 feet above
ground level.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
south 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 dangerous
wind having possible extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges and access routes
      impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.


* 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.


Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding acrosssouthern
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.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
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.

* 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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