Tropical Cyclone Local Statement for West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu +16 more

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HLSLCH This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas EDOUARD WEAKENING...DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: None * STORM INFORMATION: About 70 miles north of High Island TX or about 90 miles west-northwest of Cameron LA 30.5N 94.6W Storm Intensity 35 mph Movement Northwest or 315 degrees at 8 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Edouard has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression with the 10PM CDT advisory. Maximum sustained winds are now estimated to be 35 mph, with occasional tropical storm force gusts still possible through the next couple of hours. A Wind Advisory will remain in effect through 1AM for Tyler, Jasper, and Newton CO, as a result. The center of Edouard is near NW Hardin CO at this time, moving NW, with the area of heaviest rain situated north of the center. The threat for flooding rain will be the main concern through the overnight period, as the storm continues to weaken. A Flood Watch remains in effect for all of SE TX through 7AM. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across interior southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having further impacts of extensive potential. Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across interior southeast Texas. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having further impacts of limited to significant potential. * WIND: Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. Emergency work crews are restoring essential community infrastructure as necessary. If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Additional impacts from tornadoes are still a concern across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Remain well braced against tornado event having further limited impact potential. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their points of contact. Allow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate road hazards. Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders. Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause flying debris. * 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 ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.