Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Status: | Actual |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Effective: | July 23, 2026, 3:15 pm |
| Expires: | July 23, 2026, 11:15 pm |
| Area: | Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Tyler; Hardin; Northern Jasper; Northern Newton; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange |
| Sender: | NWS Lake Charles LA |
HLSLCHn This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas
• *TROPICAL STORM BERTHA TRACKING WEST ALONG THE SOUTHWEST 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 70 miles east of High Island TX or about 120 miles westnof Morgan City LAn- 29.6N 93.2Wn- Storm Intensity 45 mphn- Movement West or 275 degrees at 10 mphn SITUATION OVERVIEWn----------------- Bertha continues to maintain tropical storm force winds, albeit mostlynover the Gulf waters tracking west below Cameron Parish. The storm isnmoving due west and will move along the coast or into southeast Texasntonight. Tropical storm warnings are in effect from Morgan City alongnthe Louisiana coastline into coastal Southeast Texas. The remainder ofnthe forecast remains mostly unchanged with 1 to 2 feet of surgenpossible and most of the heavy rainfall remaining offshore due to thensheared nature of the convection POTENTIAL IMPACTSn-----------------
• WIND:nPotential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding acrossncoastal portions of Louisiana. Remain well sheltered from hazardousnwind having limited impacts. If realized,nthese impacts 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.
• SURGE:nPotential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding acrossnimmediate coastline. Remain well away from locally hazardousnsurge having limited impacts. Ifnrealized, these impacts 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.
• FLOODING RAIN:nLittle to no impacts are anticipated at this timenacross Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
• TORNADOES:nLittle to no impacts are anticipated at this timenacross Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSn----------------------------------
• EVACUATIONS Follow the advice of local officials.
• OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen fornupdates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep anbattery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep yournshoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the bestnfoot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you losenpower, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies andncheck-ins.
• 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.
