[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Sally Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL192020
445 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2020

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

**SALLY FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON MONDAY**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Covington, Forrest,
      Franklin MS, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln,
      and Marion

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Covington, Forrest,
      Franklin MS, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln,
      and Marion

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 320 miles southeast of Hattiesburg MS
    - 27.8N 85.9W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 295 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Sally continues to move west-northwest over the open
eastern Gulf of Mexico this afternoon. Sally is expected to move in
the same general direction through Monday before turning more to the
north Monday night. Currently Tropical storm Sally is expected to make
landfall near southeast Louisiana or Mississippi coast early Tuesday as
a hurricane. As it moves slowly north Tuesday Sally will bring strong
gusty winds, perhaps to tropical storm force into portions of southern
Mississippi. Sally will also bring very heavy rainfall and the
potential for a few tornadoes to much of southern and eastern
Mississippi Tuesday through Wednesday night.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across portions of southern and east central
Mississippi. Potential impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may
      become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to
significant impacts across portions of southern and east central
Mississippi.

* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
portions of southern 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, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across portions of central and east central Mississippi.

* 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 check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, and tornadoes that extend well away from the center of the
storm.

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, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor drainage area, in a
valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter
on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away
from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital
contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which you are
located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. If
staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite
disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to
area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* 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 1030 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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