Tropical Cyclone Statement issued June 16 at 10:26AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

HLSLCHn This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

• *Tropical Storm Watches Issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone 1* NEW INFORMATIONn---------------

• CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for East Cameron, Lower Iberia, Lower Jefferson, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, and West Camero

• CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for East Cameron, Lower Iberia, Lower Jefferson, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, and West Camero

• STORM INFORMATION About 360 miles southwest of Lake Charles LA or about 320 milesnsouthwest of Beaumont TXn- 27.0N 98.0Wn- Storm Intensity 30 mphn- Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 6 mphn SITUATION OVERVIEWn----------------- An area of low pressure centered near the Mexico/Texas line is expected to move over thenwestern gulf tonight into tomorrow potentially developing into a weak tropical cyclone asnit does so. A tropical storm watch has been issued for coastal portions of southeast Texasnand southwest Louisiana and the adjacent coastal waters. Long duration heavy rainfall andnflash flooding will be the biggest potential hazard with this event. Rainfall totals of 10+ninches will be possible in some areas. Coastal flooding with surge values of 2-4 feet arenexpected Wednesday. The potential tropical cyclone will move inland across southeast Texasnor southwest Louisiana Wednesday night into Thursday morning ending the chances for additionalnintensification POTENTIAL IMPACTSn-----------------

• FLOODING RAIN:nPrepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possiblenextensive impacts across southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. Potentialnimpacts include Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks i

multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches maynbecome dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers maynbecome stressed Flood waters can enter many structures within multiplencommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washednaway. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.nStreets and parking lots become rivers of moving water withnunderpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.nMany road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significantnimpacts across southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

• SURGE:nPrepare for life-threatening surge having possible significantnimpacts across coastal portions of southeast Texas, southwest and south central Louisiana.nPotential impacts in this area include Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated bynwaves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads becomenweakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable lownspots Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and

umerous rip currents Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.nSeveral small craft broken away from moorings, especially i

unprotected anchorages Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to

o impact is anticipated.

• TORNADOES:nPrepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Potential impacts include The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the executio

of emergency plans during tropical events A few places may experience tornado damage, along with powernand communications disruptions Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneysntoppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,nlarge tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted treesnknocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pullednfrom moorings.

• WIND:nPrepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastalnportions of southeast Texas, southwest and south central Louisiana.nPotential impacts in this area include Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchorednmobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped ornuprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees arenshallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urba

or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions o

bridges and other elevated roadways Scattered power and communications outages Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to

o impact is anticipated PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSn----------------------------------

• EVACUATIONS:nFollow the advice of local officials.

• OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency suppliesnkit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure yournhome or business If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as

ear the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poorndrainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan tonmove to safe shelter on higher ground Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders thatnare issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives ofnothers.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local newsnoutlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changesnto the forecast.

• ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION For information on appropriate preparations see ready.govn- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.orgn- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.orgn NEXT UPDATEn---------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA around 4 PM CDT, or sooner if conditionsnwarrant.