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Tropical Storm Barry Local Statement Advisory Number 16
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL022019
453 AM CDT Sun Jul 14 2019

This product covers SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS

**BARRY MOVING NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD OVER WESTERN LOUISIANA**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Acadia,
      Allen, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette,
      Rapides, St. Landry, and Upper St. Martin

* 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 East Cameron and
      Lower St. Martin

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 110 miles north of Cameron LA or about 180 miles
      northwest of Morgan City LA
    - 31.4N 93.4W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 335 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 4 AM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Barry was located near
Toledo Bend Reservoir. Barry is moving north northwest near 8 mph. A
turn toward the north is expected later today, and this general motion
should continue through Monday. On this forecast track, the center of
Barry will move into northwest Louisiana later today.

Although the storm continues to move inland, sustained tropical storm
force winds are still possible along the coast and over the coastal waters
this morning, especially within bands of heavier convection. Periods of
moderate to heavy rainfall are still expected to produce excessive rainfall
amounts as well as areal and river flooding across portions of south
central and southwest Louisiana. The threat for storm surge along and just
inland of Vermilion Bay persists early this morning, but water levels are
expected to continue falling.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
south central and southwest Louisiana. Remain well guarded against
life-threatening flood waters having additional 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 and western Louisiana. Remain well guarded against dangerous
flood waters having possible limited to significant impacts.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the parishes bordering Vermilion and Atchafalaya Bays. Remain well
away from locally hazardous surge having additional limited impacts. If
realized, these impacts 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.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
coastal Louisiana east of Cameron. Remain well sheltered from
hazardous wind having additional limited impacts. If
realized, these impacts 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.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across SOUTHWEST
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:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

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.

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.

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.


* 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 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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