[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Nate Local Statement Advisory Number 15
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL162017
1030 PM CDT Sat Oct 7 2017

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

**Center of 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 100 miles south of Hattiesburg MS
    - 29.9N 89.1W
    - Storm Intensity 85 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 20 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As of 10 PM CDT, the center of Hurricane Nate was located about
35 miles south southwest of Biloxi Mississippi with the northern edge
of the expansive eyewall beginning to move onshore. Hurricane Nate was
still moving relatively quickly to the north at 20 mph. Maximum
sustained winds are currently at 85 mph. Nate is expected to gradually
turn more to the northeast as the night goes on with the center
passing near, but likely a little east of, the Interstate 59 corridor
between Hattiesburg and Meridian through the early morning hours until
a little after daybreak. 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 portions of southeastern Mississippi near the
Interstate 59 corridor. 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 portions of east-central and southeastern
Mississippi west of the Interstate 59 corridor.

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:
    - 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:

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.

* 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 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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