Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 14
National Weather Service Jackson MS  AL092026
1035 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

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

HURRICANE ISAIAS HAS MADE LANDFALL ON THE FLORIDA COAST

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Choctaw, Clarke, 
      Clay, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, 
      Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Webster, and Winston

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 170 miles east of Hattiesburg MS or about 240 miles 
      east-southeast of Jackson MS
    - 30.8N 86.5W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement North or 5 degrees at 20 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Isaias has made landfall as a hurricane near Destin 
Florida this evening. Though Isaias will gradually weaken as it 
moves north across Alabama overnight into Saturday, tropical storm 
force wind gusts are possible across portions of East and Northeast 
Mississippi.  Gradient wind will increase this evening in 
southeastern Mississippi, then stronger gusts are expected overnight 
into Saturday across eastern and northeastern Mississippi. Downed 
trees and power outages are expected in these areas. Heavy rainfall 
and flash flooding are also possible, mainly in the Golden Triangle 
area. Threat has trended overall downward. Conditions will improve 
late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across 
eastern and northeastern Mississippi. Potential impacts in this area 
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:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible 
significant impacts across the Golden Triangle area. 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 East Mississippi.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.


* 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.

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 AM, or sooner if conditions warrant.