[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Zeta Local Statement Advisory Number 16
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL282020
1031 AM CDT Wed Oct 28 2020

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

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 340 miles south-southwest of Hattiesburg MS or about 380
      miles south-southwest of Jackson MS
    - 26.9N 91.7W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 18 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Zeta, currently situated over the central Gulf of Mexico,
continues to move northwestward this morning. Zeta is forecast to turn
more toward the north then northeast as it approaches southeastern
Louisiana this evening, weakening after making landfall as it moves
across far southeast Mississippi. The potential for gusty winds and
flash flooding will exist across parts of southeast and east central
Mississippi, particularly in the Pine Belt region tonight. Conditions
will improve early Thursday morning as Zeta moves into Alabama.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across southeast and east central 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.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across southeast and east central Mississippi.

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.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across southeast Mississippi.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
southeast Mississippi. Potential 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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* EVACUATIONS:
    - Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
      including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
      immediately.

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - For those not under evacuation orders, assess
the risk from wind, falling trees, and flooding at your location. If
you decide to move, relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do
not relocate, help keep roadways open for those under evacuation
orders.

* 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.

* 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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