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Subtropical Storm Alberto Local Statement Advisory Number 8...CORRECTED
National Weather Service New Orleans LA  AL012018
429 AM CDT Sun May 27 2018

This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi

**SUB-TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN AS IT MOVES
NORTHWARD OVER THE EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Hancock, Harrison, and
      Jackson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 500 miles southeast of New Orleans LA or about 480 miles
      southeast of Gulfport MS
    - 25.0N 84.2W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 13 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...At 400 AM CDT, Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto was moving
north-northeast at 13 mph in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. The system is
expected to turn toward the north later this morning, and a
motion toward the north-northwest is forecast tonight through
Monday night. Tropical storm impacts should begin to be felt
across portions of coastal Mississippi late tonight or Monday
morning.

The primary impact will be heavy rainfall that could produce inland
flooding. Rainfall should range 2 to 4 inches across coastal
Mississippi with locally higher amounts possible. Secondary impacts
across coastal Mississippi will be storm surge of 1 to 3 feet above
ground level and tropical storm force winds.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across coastal Mississippi. 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 Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
      coastal Mississippi. 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 Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across coastal Mississippi. 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 Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

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

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in New Orleans LA around 8 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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