Tropical Cyclone Statement issued June 17 at 4:16PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

HLSLCHn This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

• *TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF THE TEXAS AND LOUISIANA COAST* 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 Jefferson, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, and West Camero

• STORM INFORMATION About 190 miles west-southwest of Lake Charles LA or about 140nmiles southwest of Beaumont TXn- 28.9N 96.1Wn- Storm Intensity 45 mphn- Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 7 mphn SITUATION OVERVIEWn----------------- The center of Tropical Storm Arthur is now inland over the central Texas gulf coast. Nearly all of the showers and thunderstormsnassociated with Arthur are displaced in bands well to the east ofnthe center across Louisiana and the northwestern gulf. Tropicalnstorm warnings remain in effect for the coasts of southeast Texas asnwell as southwestern and south central Louisiana for the potentialnof gusts to tropical storm force. Wind gusts of 25-40 MPH can benexpected along the southwest and south central Louisiana coasts withnwind gusts up to 25 MPH inland Long duration heavy rainfall from Arthur may still produce heavynrain and flash flooding across portions of south central Louisiananthis afternoon and tonight. Rainfall totals of one half to 2 inchesnare expected with locally higher amounts of 2 to 6 inches possiblenwithin tropical rain bands. Coastal flooding with surge values of 1-n3 feet are peaking this afternoon and should begin to recede asntides flow out this evening into tonight POTENTIAL IMPACTSn-----------------

• FLOODING RAIN:nProtect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possiblensignificant impacts across south central Louisiana. Potentialnimpacts include Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations andnrescues Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifterncurrents and overspill their banks in a few places, especiallynin usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, andnditches overflow Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.nSeveral places may experience expanded areas of rapidninundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainagenareas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water asnstorm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditionsnbecome hazardous. Some road and bridge closures Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possiblenlimited impacts across southwest and central Louisiana.

• SURGE:nProtect against locally hazardous surge having possible limitednimpacts across coastal portions of southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana as well as the coastal lakes and bays.nPotential impacts in this area include Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly alongnimmediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areasnfarther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspreadnwith surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places wherensurge water covers the road Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainlynin usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,nand piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to

o impact is anticipated.

• WIND:nProtect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts acrossncoastal portions of southwest and 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.

• TORNADOES:nProtect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significantnimpacts across south central Louisiana Potential impactsninclude The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the executio

of emergency plans during tropical events Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spotsnof considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobilenhomes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped ornuprooted, vehicles tumbled, and boats tossed about. Dangerousnprojectiles can add to the toll 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 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 10 PM CDT, or sooner if conditionsnwarrant.