[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Zeta Local Statement Advisory Number 11
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL282020
433 AM CDT Tue Oct 27 2020

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

**TROPICAL STORM ZETA MOVING ACROSS YUCATAN PENINSULA AND INTO GULF OF MEXICO**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Forrest and Jones

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 790 miles south of Jackson MS
    - 21.0N 88.4W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical storm Zeta continues to cross the Yucatan Peninsula early
this morning and is forecast to emerge over the Gulf of Mexico later
today. Zeta is expected to restrengthen into a hurricane and make
landfall along the southeastern Louisiana coast late tomorrow
afternoon. It will then accelerate and turn northeastward, weakening
to a tropical storm as it tracks across southeast Mississippi
Wednesday night. As Zeta moves inland the threat for damaging winds
and isolated flash flooding will increase across the I-59 corridor
Wednesday night. The greatest threat for tropical storm force winds
will be across portions of Forrest and Jones counties. The greatest
potential for isolated flooding will exist mainly along the
I-59 corridor. Conditions will begin to improve Thursday morning as
Zeta pulls northeastward out of the area.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across southeast Mississippi. Potential
impacts include:
    - Rainfall flooding may result in isolated flash flooding.
    - 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 could 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 possible.

* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible limited impacts
across southeast 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.

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:
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.

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. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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 10 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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