[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Zeta Local Statement Advisory Number 12
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL282020
1036 AM CDT Tue Oct 27 2020

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

**ZETA EXPECTED TO MOVE INLAND WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING**


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

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 670 miles south of Hattiesburg MS
    - 21.6N 89.5W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Zeta is about to emerge into the Gulf of Mexico after
traveling over the Yucatan Peninsula overnight. After weakening due
to land interaction, Zeta is expected to re-strengthen into a
hurricane later today. It will begin to accelerate and turn
northeastward on Wednesday. Landfall along the southeastern
Louisiana coast is expected late tomorrow afternoon with Zeta at or
near hurricane strength. 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 Lamar, 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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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across southeast Mississippi. 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.


* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across Central Mississippi, Northeast Louisiana, and extreme
Southeast Arkansas.

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. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

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 4 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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