[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Laura Local Statement Advisory Number 32
National Weather Service New Orleans LA  AL132020
410 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2020

This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi

**LINGERING IMPACTS FROM LAURA WILL EASE THROUGH TONIGHT**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 280 miles north-northwest of New Orleans LA or about 300
      miles northwest of Gulfport MS
    - 33.4N 92.8W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 15 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The center of Tropical Storm Laura is located over southern Arkansas.
Lingering impacts across Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
will continue to ease tonight.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Minor impacts from heavy rain are still a concern across
Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. Remain well guarded
against locally hazardous flood waters having further impacts of
limited potential.

* SURGE:
Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Minor coastal flooding
will be possible around the time of high tide Thursday.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi.

* WIND:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all
clear to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities
give the all clear. Allow time for officials to inspect bridges and
overpasses and to mark washed-out roads.

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in
a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from
open doors and windows.

* 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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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA regarding
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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