Tropical Cyclone Statement issued June 17 at 4:03AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

HLSLCHn This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

• *LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING NORTHEASTWARD ALONG THE MIDDLE TEXASnCOAST**

NEW INFORMATIONn---------------

• CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS None

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

  — A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Lower Jefferso

• STORM INFORMATION About 210 miles west-southwest of Sabine Pass TXn- 28.0N 96.7Wn- Storm Intensity 30 mphn- Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 6 mphn SITUATION OVERVIEWn----------------- An area of low pressure centered off the coast of south Texas willnmove northeastward along the TX Coast Wednesday and could developninto a tropical depression or weak tropical storm before makingnlandfall along the southeast Texas or southwest Louisiana coasts Wednesday evening into Wednesday night. No changes to the ongoing Tropical Storm Watch/Warning were made tonight. Longnduration heavy rainfall from the tropical cyclone will exacerbatenflooding across southeast Texas as well as southwest, central andnsouth central Louisiana Wednesday and Thursday. Rainfall totals ofnone half to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts of 2nto 8 inches, with the highest totals expected in South Central Louisiana. Coastal flooding with surge values of 2-4 feet arenexpected Wednesday. Wind gusts of 25-50 MPH can be expectednalong the southwest and south central Louisiana coasts with windngusts up to 25 MPH inland POTENTIAL IMPACTSn-----------------

• FLOODING RAIN:nProtect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possiblenextensive impacts across Mainly across South Central 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 Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limitednto significant impacts across East Texas.

• SURGE:nProtect against life-threatening surge having possible significantnimpacts along coastal Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Potential impacts i

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:nProtect against a tornado event having possible limited impactsnacross Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Potential impactsninclude 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:nProtect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across South Central Louisiana. Potential 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 Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-pronenarea, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a floodednroadway. Remember, turn around don't drown If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelternquickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room notnprone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelternoptions Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outletsnfor official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changesnto the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weathernwarnings.

• 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 1030 AM CDT, or sooner ifnconditions warrant.