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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Nicholas Local Watch/Warning Statement/Intermediate Advisory Number 11A
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL142021
719 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

TXZ215-150130-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TR.W.1014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Jefferson-
719 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Beaumont
    - Nederland
    - Port Arthur
    - Sabine Pass

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 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 threat of hazardous wind has subsided.
        - PREPARE: Heed instructions from local officials when moving 
          about. Avoid restricted areas.
        - ACT: Dial 9 1 1 if you have a life-threatening emergency. 
          Practice safety when moving about.

    - 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
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is 
          diminishing as flood waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood 
          waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by 
          local officials.
        - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious 
          injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening 
          emergency, dial 9 1 1.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extreme 
      flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for 
          extreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues 
          are likely.
        - PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extreme 
          and widespread rainfall flooding.
        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take 
          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic
        - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations 
          and rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their 
          banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, 
          creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood 
          control systems and barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures 
          with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

$$
LAZ073-150130-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TR.W.1014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
West Cameron-
719 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Johnson Bayou
    - Holly Beach
    - Hackberry

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 25 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
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is 
          diminishing as flood waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood 
          waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by 
          local officials.
        - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious 
          injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening 
          emergency, dial 9 1 1.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1-3 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extreme 
      flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for 
          extreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues 
          are likely.
        - PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extreme 
          and widespread rainfall flooding.
        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take 
          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic
        - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations 
          and rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their 
          banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, 
          creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood 
          control systems and barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures 
          with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

$$
TXZ216-150130-
/O.CAN.KLCH.TR.W.1014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Orange-
719 PM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Bridge City
    - Orange
    - Vidor

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 20 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
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding. 
          Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip 
          currents are possible.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding 
          are needed.
        - ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor 
          forecasts.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1-3 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extreme 
      flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for 
          extreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues 
          are likely.
        - PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extreme 
          and widespread rainfall flooding.
        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take 
          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic
        - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations 
          and rescues.
        - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their 
          banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, 
          creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood 
          control systems and barriers may become stressed.
        - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple 
          communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or 
          washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover 
          escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of 
          raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions 
          become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures 
          with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

$$

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