Tropical Cyclone Statement issued June 16 at 4:19PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

HLSLCHn This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

• *TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOUISIANA COAST. DANGEROUS FLASH FLOODING CONTINUES OVER PORTIONS OF TEXAS ANDnLOUISIANA FROM POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE ONE.* NEW INFORMATIONn---------------

• CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for East Cameron, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, and West Camero

• 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 330 miles southwest of Lake Charles LA or about 290 milesnsouthwest of Port Arthur TXn- 27.3N 97.6Wn- Storm Intensity 30 mphn- Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 6 mphn SITUATION OVERVIEWn----------------- An area of low pressure centered over south Texas will move overnthe western gulf tonight into Wednesday where it is expectednto develop into a tropical depression or weak tropical storm beforenmaking landfall along the southeast Texas or southwest Louisiana coasts Wednesday evening into Wednesday night. A tropical storm warning hasnbeen issued for coastal portions of Louisiana and the adjacent coastal waters.nA Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Southeast Texas. Flash floodingnis already ongoing and additional long duration heavy rainfall from the tropicalncyclone will exacerbate flooding across southeast Texas as well as southwest,ncentral and south central Louisiana Wednesday and Thursday. Rainfall totals ofn8-10 inches are expected in some areas. Coastal flooding with surge values ofn2-4 feet are expected Wednesday. Wind gusts of 25-40 MPH can be expected along thensouthwest and south central Louisiana coasts with wind gusts up to 25 MPH inland POTENTIAL IMPACTSn-----------------

• FLOODING RAIN:nProtect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possiblenextensive impacts across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas.nPotential impacts 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.

• SURGE:nProtect against life-threatening surge having possible significantnimpacts across coastal portions of southeast Texas as well as 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.

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

• 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 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 10 PM CDT, or sooner if conditionsnwarrant.