[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Delta Local Statement Advisory Number 23
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL262020
423 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2020

This product covers Central Mississippi, Northeast Louisiana, and extreme Southeast Arkansas

**The Center of Tropical Storm Delta enters the ArkLaMiss**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Adams, Ashley,
      Catahoula, Chicot, Claiborne, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin
      LA, Franklin MS, Issaquena, Jefferson, Madison LA, Morehouse,
      Richland, Tensas, Warren, and West Carroll

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 100 miles west-southwest of Jackson MS
    - 31.8N 91.8W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The center of Tropical Storm Delta has entered the ArkLaMiss. Several
impacts are ongoing across the region including heavy rain and gusty
winds. SO far the heaviest rain has occurred in the western portions
of the ArkLaMiss where storm totals have ranged from 4-8 inches.
Several strong wind gusts continue to be recorded across the region
this morning. 5o+ mph wind gusts have been recorded at Vidalia,
Natchez, Greenville, and Jackson so far. The greatest potential for
flooding through the morning will be in the NW portions of the region
as the remnants of Delta continue to push off to the NE this morning.
Conditions will begin to improve throughout the day on Saturday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the
ArkLaMiss. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having possible |
additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts 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 Central Mississippi, Northeast Louisiana, and
extreme Southeast Arkansas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across the
region. 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.


* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the eastern
portions of the ArkLaMiss. Remain well braced against a tornado event
having possible limited impacts. If realized, these 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.

Elsewhere across Central Mississippi, Northeast Louisiana, and
extreme Southeast Arkansas, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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 a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body


* 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 as conditions warrant.

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