7:19 PM
— July 22nd, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 116
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
12:50 PM
— July 22nd, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with high
temperatures between 100 to 104 and heat index values up to 115
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
7:19 PM
— July 22nd, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 116
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
4:12 PM
— July 22nd, 12:15 AM
HLSLCH
This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas
**TROPICAL STORM BERTHA MOVING DUE WEST ALONG NORTHERN GULF COAST**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for East Cameron
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for East Cameron, Lower
Iberia, Lower St. Mary, and Lower Vermilion
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 370 miles east of Cameron LA or about 240 miles east of
Morgan City LA
- 29.4N 87.2W
- Storm Intensity 60 mph
- Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 6 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Bertha is currently located in the northeastern Gulf
and is slowly moving due west. Bertha will continue to maintain
Tropical Storm strength as the storm tracks along the coast of central
and southwest Louisiana. Bertha is forecasted to bring tropical storm
force gusts and locally heavy rainfall for coastal areas south of
I-10. Storm surge up to 3 feet will be possible across from Morgan
city to Cameron.
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Morgan city to Cameron. A
tropical Storm watch is in effect for Vermilion bay and coastal waters
east of Calcasieu Pass.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across 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.
* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across Coastal Southwest Louisiana. Potential impacts in this area
include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across coastal portions of Louisiana. Potential
impacts include:
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
closures.
Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.
Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.
* 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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Lake Charles LA around 10 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
12:50 PM
— July 22nd, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with high
temperatures between 100 to 104 and heat index values up to 115
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
12:20 PM
— July 22nd, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Louisiana and east and northeast
Texas.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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