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Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur Local Statement Advisory Number 8
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL012026
1000 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

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
------------------

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
----------------------------------

* 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.

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