...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
Hurricane Isaias continues to move north towards the central Gulf Coast this afternoon. It is expected to make landfall as a hurricane along the coast of the western Florida Panhandle this evening. Isaias will gradually weaken as it moves north across Alabama overnight into Saturday. Tropical storm force wind gusts are expected across portions of East and Northeast Mississippi, as early as this evening in southeastern Mississippi, and overnight into Saturday across eastern and northeastern Mississippi. Downed trees and power outages are possible in these areas. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding are also possible, with greatest impacts expected generally across southeast to east Mississippi. Conditions are forecast to gradually improve late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening.
WIND: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 40 mph
WIND: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials. ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.
WIND: REALIZED IMPACTS
Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly.
FLOODING RAIN: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall forecast
FLOODING RAIN: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.
FLOODING RAIN: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.
TORNADO: LATEST LOCAL FORECAST
Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
TORNADO: THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY
The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
TORNADO: POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.