[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Gordon Local Statement Advisory Number 12
National Weather Service Mobile AL  AL072018
457 AM CDT Wed Sep 5 2018

This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south
central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.

**Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings Canceled**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 100 miles northwest of Mobile AL or about 150 miles
      west-northwest of Pensacola FL
    - 31.5N 89.5W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 4:00 PM CDT Tropical Storm Gordon was located near latitude 31.5
North, longitude 89.5 West. Gordon was moving toward the northwest
at 14 mph. All Tropical Storm Warnings and Storm Surge Warnings and
Watches have been canceled.

A persistent southerly wind flow today will keep water levels between
2 to 3 feet from the Mississippi and Alabama border eastward to Navarre,
Florida. Therefore, the Storm Surge Warnings and Watches have been
replaced with a Coastal Flood Advisory through mid afternoon. A High
Surf Advisory and a High Rip Current Risk are also in effect.

Showers and a few thunderstorms over the area will continue through
early this evening. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with
localized amounts of up to 6 inches across locations especially across
Baldwin county, Alabama and the far western Florida Panhandle. A Flash
Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 PM for southeast Mississippi,
much of southwest Alabama, and the western Florida Panhandle.

Isolated short-lived and weak tornadoes will also be possible across
the region through the afternoon.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across
southeast Mississippi...and much of southwest Alabama and the western
Florida Panhandle. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood
waters having further impacts of extensive potential.

* TORNADOES:
Additional impacts from tornadoes are still a concern across southeast
Mississippi...and much of southwest Alabama and the western Florida
Panhandle. Remain well braced against tornado event having further
limited impact potential.

* SURGE:
Little to no additional surge impacts expected.
    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.

* WIND:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across
southeast Mississippi...and much of southwest Alabama and the western
Florida Panhandle.

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:
Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers
interfere with the emergency work of first responders.

When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes.
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance.
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can
be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure
about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience
do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in
a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from
open doors and windows.

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover
the road. Turn around, don't drown!

Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider
nearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please
refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number
or website listed below.
- Coastal Alabama:
- Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or
www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
- Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or www.mcema.net
- Northwest Florida:
- Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or bereadyescambia.com
- Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/ps/home
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile AL regarding the
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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