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Tropical Storm Francine Local Statement Advisory Number 15
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL062024
417 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

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

**FRANCINE MOVING FARTHER INLAND OVER SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 50 miles west-southwest of Hattiesburg MS or about 100 
      miles south of Jackson MS
    - 30.9N 90.1W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Francine will continue to weaken today as it moves 
northward over Mississippi. Francine is forecast to weaken to a 
tropical depression during the daytime today. Strong winds resulting in
downed trees and power outages in addition to heavy rainfall and 
possible flash flooding will be possible as this system continues to 
weaken, with greatest impacts expected generally across south and 
southeast Mississippi. Conditions are forecast to gradually improve 
from south to north through the day today.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
portions of southern and central Mississippi. Remain well sheltered
from hazardous wind having additional limited impacts. If realized, 
these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are 
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on 
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Central Mississippi, Northeast Louisiana, and 
extreme Southeast Arkansas, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
portions of central and northern Mississippi. Remain well guarded
against dangerous flood waters having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these 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.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across 
portions of northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and central
Mississippi. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood 
waters having additional limited impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for 
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-
powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

If you are in an area prone to flooding, be prepared for the 
possibility of a quick rise in water levels.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the 
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.

If an Extreme Wind Warning is issued for your area, move to the 
safest place within your shelter. Take the same life-saving actions 
as if it were a violent tornado.

* 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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