[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Nate Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL162017
1109 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2017

This product covers CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...NORTHEAST LOUISIANA...AND EXTREME SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS

TROPICAL STORM NATE TO AFFECT SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Forrest, Jones, and
      Lamar

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Forrest, Jones, and
      Lamar

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 910 miles south-southeast of Hattiesburg MS
    - 18.7N 85.0W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 340 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 1000 AM CDT, Tropical Storm Nate was moving toward the north-
northwest at 21 mph across the western Caribbean. Maximum sustained
winds are currently at 50 mph. Nate is expected to continue moving in
a general north-northwest direction as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico
through Saturday, before making a turn towards the north and northeast
and making landfall along the Gulf Coast on Sunday. Tropical Storm
force winds will be possible across the Tropical Storm Watch area
Saturday evening through Sunday evening.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
portions of the Pine Belt. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across portions of eastern Mississippi.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI. Potential impacts include:
    - Localized 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 may enter a few structures, especially in usually
      flood prone locations. 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
If relocating to a nearby shelter, leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your emergency
supply kit is stocked and ready.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind,
such as a mobile home, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough
supplies for you and your family for several days.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as a
large inland lake, in a low lying or poor drainage area, or near an
already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives
of others.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other 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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Jackson MS around 430 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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