Cameron Parish, LA
Alerts
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In effect from Wednesday 07/22 10:00 AM CDT – Wednesday 07/22 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
What
For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 113 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 117 expected.
Where
Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
When
For the Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Areas Impacted
- Vernon
- Rapides
- Avoyelles
- Beauregard
- Allen
- Evangeline
- St. Landry
- Lafayette
- Upper St. Martin
- Lower St. Martin
- West Cameron
- East Cameron
- Northern Calcasieu
- Northern Jefferson Davis
- Northern Acadia
- Upper Vermilion
- Upper Iberia
- Upper St. Mary
- Southern Calcasieu
- Southern Jefferson Davis
- Southern Acadia
- Lower Vermilion
- Lower Iberia
- Lower St. Mary
- Tyler
- Hardin
- Northern Jasper
- Northern Newton
- Southern Jasper
- Southern Newton
- Upper Jefferson
- Northern Orange
- Lower Jefferson
- Southern Orange
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 4:03 PM CDT – Wednesday 07/22 12:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Cameron - Creole - Grand Chenier
* WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - 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.
* STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: Begins this afternoon
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - The storm surge threat has increased from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - PREPARE: Efforts should now be underway to prepare for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas. - ACT: Take actions to protect life and property. Prepare to leave if evacuation orders are given for your area.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - 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.
* FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No significant rainfall forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for localized flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.
* 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.
Areas Impacted
- East Cameron
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 10:13 AM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 6:15 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
HLSLCH
This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas
**TROPICAL STORM BERTHA DEVELOPS SOUTH OF FLORIDA PANHANDLE. TROPICAL STORM WATCHES NOW IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.**
NEW INFORMATION ---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Lower Iberia, Lower St. Mary, and Lower Vermilion
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Lower Iberia, Lower St. Mary, and Lower Vermilion
* STORM INFORMATION: - About 420 miles east of Cameron LA or about 290 miles east of Morgan City LA - 29.3N 86.3W - Storm Intensity 60 mph - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 3 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------
Tropical Storm Bertha is currently located in the northeastern Gulf and is slowly moving northwest. Some additional strengthening is possible as the storm tracks along the coast of central and southwest Louisiana. Bertha is forecasted to bring tropical storm force gusts and locally heavy rainfall for areas south of I-10. Storm surge up to 3 feet will be possible across from Morgan city to the Vermilion/Cameron parish line.
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Morgan city to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line. A tropical storm watch is in effect for Vermilion bay and the eastern coastal waters.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS -----------------
* SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across Vermilion Bay. 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: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across portions of southwest 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.
* FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across portions of southwest Louisiana. Potential impacts include: - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.
Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.
* TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business.
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast.
* 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 Lake Charles LA around 4 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Areas Impacted
- Vernon
- Rapides
- Avoyelles
- Beauregard
- Allen
- Evangeline
- St. Landry
- Lafayette
- Upper St. Martin
- Lower St. Martin
- West Cameron
- East Cameron
- Northern Calcasieu
- Northern Jefferson Davis
- Northern Acadia
- Upper Vermilion
- Upper Iberia
- Upper St. Mary
- Southern Calcasieu
- Southern Jefferson Davis
- Southern Acadia
- Lower Vermilion
- Lower Iberia
- Lower St. Mary
- Tyler
- Hardin
- Northern Jasper
- Northern Newton
- Southern Jasper
- Southern Newton
- Upper Jefferson
- Northern Orange
- Lower Jefferson
- Southern Orange
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 4:12 PM CDT – Wednesday 07/22 12:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
HLSLCH
This product covers Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas
**TROPICAL STORM BERTHA MOVING DUE WEST ALONG NORTHERN GULF COAST**
NEW INFORMATION ---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for East Cameron
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for East Cameron, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Mary, and Lower Vermilion
* STORM INFORMATION: - About 370 miles east of Cameron LA or about 240 miles east of Morgan City LA - 29.4N 87.2W - Storm Intensity 60 mph - Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 6 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------
Tropical Storm Bertha is currently located in the northeastern Gulf and is slowly moving due west. Bertha will continue to maintain Tropical Storm strength as the storm tracks along the coast of central and southwest Louisiana. Bertha is forecasted to bring tropical storm force gusts and locally heavy rainfall for coastal areas south of I-10. Storm surge up to 3 feet will be possible across from Morgan city to Cameron.
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Morgan city to Cameron. A tropical Storm watch is in effect for Vermilion bay and coastal waters east of Calcasieu Pass.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS -----------------
* WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across Southwest 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.
* SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across Coastal Southwest Louisiana. 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.
* FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across coastal portions of Louisiana. Potential impacts include: - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.
Elsewhere across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.
* TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business.
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm.
Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast.
* 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 Lake Charles LA around 10 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Areas Impacted
- Vernon
- Rapides
- Avoyelles
- Beauregard
- Allen
- Evangeline
- St. Landry
- Lafayette
- Upper St. Martin
- Lower St. Martin
- West Cameron
- East Cameron
- Northern Calcasieu
- Northern Jefferson Davis
- Northern Acadia
- Upper Vermilion
- Upper Iberia
- Upper St. Mary
- Southern Calcasieu
- Southern Jefferson Davis
- Southern Acadia
- Lower Vermilion
- Lower Iberia
- Lower St. Mary
- Tyler
- Hardin
- Northern Jasper
- Northern Newton
- Southern Jasper
- Southern Newton
- Upper Jefferson
- Northern Orange
- Lower Jefferson
- Southern Orange
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 12:00 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
What
For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 113 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 117 expected.
Where
Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
When
For the Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Areas Impacted
- Vernon
- Rapides
- Avoyelles
- Beauregard
- Allen
- Evangeline
- St. Landry
- Lafayette
- Upper St. Martin
- Lower St. Martin
- West Cameron
- East Cameron
- Northern Calcasieu
- Northern Jefferson Davis
- Northern Acadia
- Upper Vermilion
- Upper Iberia
- Upper St. Mary
- Southern Calcasieu
- Southern Jefferson Davis
- Southern Acadia
- Lower Vermilion
- Lower Iberia
- Lower St. Mary
- Tyler
- Hardin
- Northern Jasper
- Northern Newton
- Southern Jasper
- Southern Newton
- Upper Jefferson
- Northern Orange
- Lower Jefferson
- Southern Orange
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Tropical Storm Bertha
Created by the NWS Lake Charles WFO
Maximum winds within Tropical Storm Bertha are holding steady at 60 mph. Little if any further strengthening is anticipated as the system moves west-northwest toward southeast Louisiana. At this time, chances for rapid intensification are very low. Bertha is forecast to move west along the Louisiana coast Wednesday through Thursday. Land interaction and shear are expected to cause weakening as Bertha approaches south central Louisiana.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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