[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Nate Local Statement Advisory Number 14
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL162017
454 PM CDT Sat Oct 7 2017

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

**Hurricane Nate Continues Towards the Gulf Coast**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Clarke, Forrest,
      Jasper, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, and Lauderdale

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 230 miles south-southeast of Brookhaven MS or about 200
      miles south of Hattiesburg MS
    - 28.4N 89.1W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 23 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 4 PM CDT, Hurricane Nate was located about 140 miles south of
Biloxi Mississippi. Hurricane Nate was moving quickly to the
north-northwest at 23 mph. Maximum sustained winds are currently at
90 mph. Nate is expected to continue moving in a general north-
northwest direction late this afternoon before making a turn towards
the north and northeast and making landfall along the Gulf Coast on
Sunday. Nate could strengthen to a category 2 hurricane prior to
landfall and rapidly weaken as it continues inland. Impacts over our
southeast and east Mississippi zones include tropical storm force
winds and several inches of rain.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across southeast and east Mississippi. Potential impacts in
this area include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes severely
      damaged, with some destroyed. Damage increased by airborne
      projectiles. Some 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. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Many areas with power and communications outages.

Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across southeast and east Mississippi.

Elsewhere across CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...NORTHEAST LOUISIANA...AND
EXTREME SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...NORTHEAST
LOUISIANA...AND EXTREME SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS. 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:
WATCH/WARNING PHASE - If relocating to a nearby shelter, leave early
before weather conditions become hazardous.

IMMINENT/ONGOING PHASE - For those displaced by flooding or storm
damage, do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds
diminish and flood waters abate.

RECOVERY PHASE - For those displaced by flooding or storm damage, do
not return to evacuated areas until it is safe. Listen for the
all-clear signal from local authorities.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to rush to completion all preparations to protect
life and property. Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon
as possible before weather conditions completely deteriorate.

If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Drive with extra caution, especially on secondary roads. If you
encounter water covering the road, seek an alternate route. Always
obey official road signs for closures and detours. If heading to a
community shelter, become familiar with the shelter rules before
arrival, especially if you have special needs or own a pet. Take
essential items with you from your emergency supply kit. Check the
latest weather forecast before departing.

Check in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends,
and workmates. Inform them of your status and well being. Let them
know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to check
in again.

Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.

In emergencies it is best to remain calm. Stay informed and focused
on the situation at hand. Exercise patience with those you encounter.
Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others.

If you are a visitor and still in the area, listen for the name of
the city or town in which you are staying within local news updates.
Be sure you know the name of the county or parish in which it
resides. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to 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 10PM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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