Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Status: | Actual |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Effective: | July 23, 2026, 8:55 pm |
| Expires: | July 24, 2026, 5:00 am |
| 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 HAS MOVED INLAND INTO SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS.**
NEW INFORMATIONn---------------
• CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Lower Iberia,nLower St. Mary, and Lower Vermilio
• CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for East Cameron, Lower Jefferson, and West Camero
• STORM INFORMATION About 30 miles northwest of High Island TX or about 80 milesnwest of Cameron LAn- 29.8N 94.7Wn- Storm Intensity 40 mphn- Movement West-northwest or 290 degrees at 13 mphn SITUATION OVERVIEWn----------------- Tropical Storm Bertha has moved inland over lower Southeast Texasncontinuing a weakening trend. Tropical storm warnings have bee
discontinued east of the Cameron / Vermilion Parish line as well asnmarine south extending south and east of Calcasieu Pass. Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect across western Cameron Parish,nLouisiana, and Jefferson County, Texas including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes. The remainder of the forecast remains unchanged with 1 ton2 feet of surge possible and most of the heavy rainfall remainingnoffshore due to the sheared nature of the convection. Bertha isnexpected to weaken into a tropical depression overnight as itnencounters more land interaction moving further into Texas.
POTENTIAL IMPACTSn-----------------
• WIND:nPotential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across Southwest Louisiana / Southeast Texas. 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 across Southwest Louisiana / Southeast Texas. 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 10 PM CDT, or sooner if conditionsnwarrant.
