Tropical Cyclone Statement issued June 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

HLSLCHn This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texasn ARTHUR DEGENERATES TO A LOW PRESSURE AREA ALONG THE UPPER TEXASnCOASTn NEW INFORMATIONn---------------

• CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS All watches and warnings have been canceled

• CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS None

• STORM INFORMATION About 70 miles west of Cameron LA or about 150 milesnwest-southwest of Lafayette LAn- 29.7N 94.5Wn- Storm Intensity 35 mphn- Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 9 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. All Tropical Storm Warnings have been cancelled. Wind gusts of 25-35 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-n2 feet are peaking this afternoon and should begin to recede asntides flow out 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.

• 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.

• 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:nLittle to no additional wind impacts expected.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 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSn----------------------------------

• EVACUATIONS:nFollow the advice of local officials.

• OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them co

ect with theirnpoints of contact Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams whichnmay have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecastsnand heed any flood watches and warnings Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or litterednwith debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads havenbeen cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters covernthe road. Turn around, don't drown Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider

earby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.

• 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---------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statementnissued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA regardingnthe effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.