[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Gordon Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL072018
1125 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 240 miles southeast of Hattiesburg MS or about 330 miles
      southeast of Jackson MS
    - 28.5N 86.8W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 15 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 to
central Mississippi into the day Wednesday. Brief tornadoes will also
be possible across much of southern, central to north-central and
eastern Mississippi and portions of northeast Louisiana and southeast
Arkansas 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 rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and
      ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of 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 across central Louisiana and the remainder of central
Mississippi to northeastern 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. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across southern and south-central to western Mississippi.

Elsewhere across central Mississippi, northeast Louisiana and southeast
Arkansas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across portions of southern, central to north-central Mississippi.
Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize 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, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Outside preparations
should be wrapped up as soon as possible before weather conditions
completely deteriorate. Ensure you are in a safe location before the
onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful after the storm, but be aware of your risk for deadly
carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or
other poorly ventilated area. Locate your chargers and keep them with
your cell phone.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or 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 4PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

$$

DC
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