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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 5 to 10 mph. For the
Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange,
Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler, and
Upper Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT Thursday. For the
Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 5 to 10 mph. For the
Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange,
Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler, and
Upper Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT Thursday. For the
Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot
temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

ARTHUR DEGENERATES TO A LOW PRESSURE AREA ALONG THE UPPER TEXAS
COAST

NEW INFORMATION
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* 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 miles
west-southwest of Lafayette LA
- 29.7N 94.5W
- Storm Intensity 35 mph
- Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The center of Tropical Storm Arthur is now inland over the central
Texas gulf coast. Nearly all of the showers and thunderstorms
associated with Arthur are displaced in bands well to the east of
the center across Louisiana and the northwestern gulf. All Tropical
Storm Warnings have been cancelled. Wind gusts of 25-35 MPH can be
expected along the southwest and south central Louisiana coasts with
wind gusts up to 25 MPH inland.

Long duration heavy rainfall from Arthur may still produce heavy
rain and flash flooding across portions of south central Louisiana
this afternoon and tonight. Rainfall totals of one half to 2 inches
are expected with locally higher amounts of 2 to 6 inches possible
within tropical rain bands. Coastal flooding with surge values of 1-
2 feet are peaking this afternoon and should begin to recede as
tides flow out tonight.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across south central 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 southwest and central Louisiana.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across south central Louisiana Potential impacts
include:
- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or
uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and boats tossed about. Dangerous
projectiles can add to the toll.

* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal portions of southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana as well as the coastal lakes and bays.
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.

* WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected.
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal portions of southwest and south central 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their
points of contact.

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover
the road. Turn around, don't drown!

Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider
nearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.


* 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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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA regarding
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water inundates roads in lowland areas
near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 25.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.3
feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Pine Island Bayou
Sour Lake        25.0  25.5  Wed 7 pm CDT 26.0  26.3  26.2


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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Village Creek near Kountze.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water covers low spots on Willard Lake
Road and Village Creek Road near Lumberton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Village Creek
Kountze      17.0  17.2  Wed 7 pm CDT 16.3  15.0  12.3


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