Palmetto Island State Park Campground
Open year-round. Gate hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Entrance station staffed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations available at reservations.gooutdoorslouisiana.com.
Tropical Storm Warning issued September 1 at 10:35AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Abbeville - Intracoastal City - Forked Island * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph - The wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. - PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials. - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed - Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through Wednesday morning - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect flooding of low-lying roads and property. - ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for moderate flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes - The tornado threat has increased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plans should still include the potential for a few tornadoes. - PREPARE: Keep informed should additional weather alerts be needed. - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pulled from moorings.
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued September 1 at 7:01AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
HLSLCH This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas **Tropical Storm Edouard Expected To Strengthen Before Landfall This Afternoon** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Northern Calcasieu and Southern Calcasieu * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Lower Jefferson and West Cameron - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for East Cameron - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Hardin, Lower Vermilion, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Orange, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, and Upper Jefferson * STORM INFORMATION: - About 40 miles south-southeast of Cameron LA or about 110 miles west-southwest of Morgan City LA - 29.3N 93.0W - Storm Intensity 40 mph - Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 8 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Edouard continues to track west-northwest offshore of the southwest Louisiana Coast toward coastal southeast Texas or extreme southwest Louisiana while becoming better organized. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for Calcasieu, Vermilion, and Cameron Parishes including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes as well as Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, southern Jasper, and southern Newton Counties in Texas. To account for any intensification prior to landfall, a Hurricane Watch has been added for Jefferson County in Texas and western Cameron Parish, east of Calcasieu Pass in Louisiana. Very breezy conditions may also occur in Calcasieu Parish as well as Tyler, northern Newton, and northern Jasper Counties. A Storm Surge Warning is now in effect from High Island, Tx to Cameron, LA accounting 3 to 5 feet, while east of Cameron to Vermilion / Cameron Parish line accounts for 1 to 3 feet. The forecast track remains largely unchanged with a landfall expected near or west of Sabine, TX. Flooding rainfall threat remains primarily along the coastal parishes in southwest Louisiana and into Southeast Texas. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across coastal Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Potential impacts in this area include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across South Central Louisiana. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Potential impacts in this area include: - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Potential impacts include: - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across across south central Louisiana. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed evacuation orders issued by the local authorities. Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown! Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA around 10 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued September 1 at 4:08AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
HLSLCH This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas **Tropical Storm Edouard Expected To Strengthen Before Landfall This Afternoon** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Hardin, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, and Upper Jefferson * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Lower Jefferson and West Cameron - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for East Cameron - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Hardin, Lower Vermilion, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, and Upper Jefferson * STORM INFORMATION: - About 60 miles south-southeast of Cameron LA or about 110 miles west-southwest of Morgan City LA - 29.0N 92.8W - Storm Intensity 40 mph - Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 8 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Edouard continues to track west-northwest offshore of the southwest Louisiana coast toward coastal southeast Texas or extreme southwest Louisiana while becoming better organized. Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for Vermilion and Cameron Parishes including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes as well as Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, southern Jasper, and southern Newton Counties in Texas. To account for any intensification prior to landfall, a Hurricane Watch has been added for Jefferson County in Texas and western Cameron Parish, east of Calcasieu Pass in Louisiana. Very breezy conditions may also occur in Calcasieu Parish as well as Tyler, northern Newton, and northern Jasper Counties. A Storm Surge Warning is now in effect from High Island, Tx to Cameron, LA accounting 3 to 5 feet, while east of Cameron to Vermilion / Cameron Parish line accounts for 1 to 3 feet. The forecast track remains largely unchanged with a landfall expected near or west of Sabine, TX. Flooding rainfall threat remains primarily along the coastal parishes in southwest Louisiana and into Southeast Texas. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across coastal Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Potential impacts in this area include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across South Central Louisiana. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Potential impacts include: - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across south central Louisiana. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed evacuation orders issued by the local authorities. Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown! Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA around 10 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
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Located on the Vermilion River, Palmetto Island State Park offers a real south Louisiana outdoors experience. A boat launch provides access to the river for fishing and boating, while the interior lagoons allow canoers and kayakers an up-close look at the native plant and animal life.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $9 - $175 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 76ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 76ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| palmettosp@crt.la.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (337) 893-3930 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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