Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Arthur Local Statement Special Advisory Number 6
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA  AL012026
1141 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

**TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR DEVELOPS NEAR THE MIDDLE TEXAS COAST. TROPICAL STORM WARNING EXTENDED SOUTHWARD**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for East Cameron, Lower 
      Iberia, Lower Jefferson, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, and 
      West Cameron

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 160 miles west-southwest of Lake Charles LA or about 120 
      miles southwest of Beaumont TX
    - 28.8N 95.5W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Observations have indicated tropical storm force winds in some of 
the bands of the low pressure area moving up the Texas gulf coast. 
As a result, the National Hurricane Center has upgraded PTC 1 to 
Tropical Storm Arthur with maximum sustained winds near 40 MPH. The 
Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning 
for Jefferson county as tropical storm force winds will be possible 
along the immediate coastline as the bands of Arthur move inland 
this afternoon and tonight. No other changes have been made to the 
warnings already in effect. Long duration heavy rainfall from Arthur 
will exacerbate flooding across southeast Texas as well as 
southwest, central and south central Louisiana today and Thursday. 
Rainfall totals of one half to 3 inches are expected with locally 
higher amounts of 2 to 8 inches possible within tropical rain bands. 
The highest totals are expected in South Central Louisiana. Coastal 
flooding with surge values of 2-4 feet are expected this afternoon. 
Wind gusts of 25-50 MPH can be expected along the southwest and 
south central Louisiana coasts with wind gusts up to 25 MPH inland.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across south central Louisiana. Potential 
impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may 
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may 
      become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited 
to significant impacts across southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant 
impacts across southeast Texas, southwest and south central Louisiana. 
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.

Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to 
no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time 
across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts 
across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Potential impacts 
include:
    - 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.

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

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:


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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Lake Charles LA around 4 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions 
warrant.