[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Gordon Local Statement Advisory Number 8
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL072018
411 AM CDT Tue Sep 4 2018

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

**GORDON CONTINUES HEADING FOR THE NORTHERN GULF COAST, EXPECTED TO MAKE
LANDFALL TONIGHT**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 330 miles southeast of Hattiesburg MS or about 420 miles
      southeast of Jackson MS
    - 27.7N 85.7W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 17 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Gordon will approach the Mississippi Gulf Coast late
this evening as a Category 1 hurricane, then weaken to tropical storm
status as it moves inland across south Mississippi on Wednesday. Gusty
rainbands will reach southeastern portions of the area by late this
afternoon. Gordon will weaken to tropical depression status by
Wednesday night as it continues northwestward across northeast
Louisiana and southeast Arkansas, exiting the area by Thursday. Heavy
rainfall of 3 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts is expected to
result in flash flooding across parts of central and south Mississippi,
northeast Louisiana, and southeast Arkansas. In addition, winds
occasionally gusting to tropical storm force are anticipated across
portions of southeast Mississippi, with numerous power outages possible
Tuesday night into Wednesday. Gusty winds resulting in sporadic power
outages are possible over a larger area of south Mississippi into the
day Wednesday. Brief tornadoes will also be possible across much of
central and eastern Mississippi late Tuesday night through Wednesday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across central and south Mississippi, northeastern
Louisiana, and southeast Arkansas. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding may prompt evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in spots usually vulnerable to flooding. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, and ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters may enter some structures. In several areas, rapid
      inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across central Louisiana and the remainder of central
Mississippi.

* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across portions of southeastern Mississippi. 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, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across southern and western portions of central Mississppi and far
northeastern Louisiana.

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

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across portions of central and south Mississippi and far northeastern
Louisiana. Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of tornadoes can hinder the execution of
      emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Potential impacts include roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, and moving vehicles blown off roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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.

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.

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 1015 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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DL
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