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 **Tropical Storm Edouard Continues To Strengthen** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: A Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Lower Jefferson and West Cameron A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for East Cameron A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Hardin, Lower Vermilion, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Orange, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, and Upper Jefferson * STORM INFORMATION: About 40 miles east-southeast of Sabine Pass TX 29.4N 93.3W Storm Intensity 50 mph Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 8 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Edouard continues to track northwest offshore of the southwest Louisiana Coast toward coastal southeast Texas or extreme southwest Louisiana while becoming better organized. There were no changes made to the watches and warnings that were already in effect. Breezy conditions are ongoing, with some observations along the coast gusting to 35 to 45 mph. The forecast track remains largely unchanged with a landfall expected near Sabine, TX. Flooding rainfall threat remains primarily along the coastal parishes in southwest Louisiana and into Southeast Texas. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across SETX/SWLA. If realized, these impacts include: Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches overflow. Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across SETX/SWLA. If realized, these impacts include: Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. Sections of near-shore 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, boardwalks, 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. * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across SETX/SWLA. 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. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across SETX/SWLA. 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 boats pulled from moorings. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA around 530 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.