277 WTUS84 KLIX 121602 HLSLIX LAZ034>037-039-040-046>050-056>072-MSZ068>071-077-080>082-130015- Tropical Storm Barry Local Statement Advisory Number 9 National Weather Service New Orleans LA AL022019 1102 AM CDT Fri Jul 12 2019 This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi ...HURRICANE HUNTERS REPORT BARRY IS STRENGTHENING... NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge Warning for Hancock, Harrison, Orleans, Southern Tangipahoa, St. Charles, St. John The Baptist, St. Tammany, and Upper St. Bernard - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, West Feliciana, and Wilkinson * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for Upper Jefferson and Upper Plaquemines - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, and Lower Terrebonne - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for Lower St. Bernard, Orleans, Southern Tangipahoa, St. Charles, St. John The Baptist, St. Tammany, and Upper St. Bernard - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect for Hancock and Harrison - A Hurricane Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for Assumption, Upper Lafourche, and Upper Terrebonne - A Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Lower Plaquemines - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, and Wilkinson - A Storm Surge Watch and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect for Jackson * STORM INFORMATION: - About 120 miles south of New Orleans LA or about 70 miles south-southwest of Grand Isle LA - 28.2N 90.4W - Storm Intensity 65 mph - Movement West-northwest or 290 degrees at 5 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ OVERVIEW... At 1000 AM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Barry was located near latitude 28.2 North, longitude 90.4 West. Barry is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A motion toward the northwest is expected to begin later today, followed by a turn toward the north Saturday night. On the forecast track, the center of Barry will approach the central or southeastern coast of Louisiana tonight and then make landfall over the central Louisiana coast on Saturday. After landfall, Barry is expected to move generally northward through the Mississippi Valley through Sunday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast before landfall, and Barry is expected to be a hurricane when the center reaches the Louisiana coast. Weakening is expected after Barry moves inland. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts across areas that are mainly across western Terrebonne Parish, possibly extending into Assumption Parish. Potential impacts in this area include: - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks. - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Large areas with power and communications outages. Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across portions of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi that are generally along and southwest of a line from Slidell to McComb. * SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts across coastal areas of southeast Louisiana and Mississippi. 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. Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across the more inland low lying areas of coastal Louisiana, and along the shores of Lake Maurepas. Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to no impact is anticipated. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts across portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi that are generally along and west of the I-55 corridor, also including most of the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Potential impacts include: - 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. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. 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. Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible limited to extensive impacts across the remainder of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * TORNADOES: Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. 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 small boats pulled from moorings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately. Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear to return. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area. 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA around 5 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$