[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Gordon Local Statement Advisory Number 11
National Weather Service New Orleans LA  AL072018
1036 PM CDT Tue Sep 4 2018

This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi

**TROPICAL STORM GORDON MAKES LANDFALL NEAR THE MISSISSIPPI AND
ALABAMA BORDER**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Hancock and
      Harrison
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Northern
      Tangipahoa, Pearl River, Pike, Southern Tangipahoa, St.
      Charles, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper
      Plaquemines, Walthall, and Washington
    - The Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch have been
      cancelled for Lower Plaquemines
    - The Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning have been
      cancelled for Lower St. Bernard, Orleans, St. Tammany, and
      Upper St. Bernard

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Hancock and Harrison
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      Jackson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 110 miles east-northeast of New Orleans LA or about 40
      miles east of Gulfport MS
    - 30.3N 88.4W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 315 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...At 1000 PM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm
Gordon was located near latitude 30.3 North, longitude
88.4 West. Gordon is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph.  A
northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is
expected over the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the
center of Gordon will move inland across the lower Mississippi
Valley through Wednesday.  A turn toward the north-northwest
and north is forecast to occur on Friday.

The primary impact will be significant tropical storm force winds
across portions of the Mississippi coast tonight. Secondary threats are
heavy rainfall of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts, and storm
surge of 2 to 4 feet, primarily along the Mississippi coast from
Pascagoula and points eastward.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
eastern portions of coastal Mississippi. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having possible significant impacts.
If realized, these impacts 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.

Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
eastern portions of coastal Mississippi. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having possible limited impacts.
If realized, these impacts 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
coastal Mississippi. Remain well guarded against dangerous
flood waters having possible significant impacts.
If realized, these 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.

Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all
clear to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.

* 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 2 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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