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Tropical Depression Ida Local Statement Advisory Number 19
National Weather Service Jackson MS AL092021
359 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

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

**IDA BECOMES A TROPICAL DEPRESSION OVER MISSISSIPPI**

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 20 miles north-northwest of Jackson MS - 32.6N 90.3W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Depression Ida continues to gradually weaken as it lifts northward across central Mississippi this afternoon. While tropical storm force winds are no longer anticipated, the combination of lingering gusty winds this evening and rain-soaked soils may still result in downed trees or power lines across portions of northern and central Mississippi and southeast Arkansas. Flash flooding will remain possible across portions of northern and eastern Mississippi through this evening. Finally, a tornado still cannot be ruled out across eastern Mississippi through early this evening. Ida will continue to weaken tonight as it continues to move northward and out of the area.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across Central Mississippi, Northeast Louisiana, and extreme Southeast Arkansas.

* FLOODING RAIN: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across Central Mississippi, Northeast Louisiana, and extreme Southeast Arkansas.

* 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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* EVACUATIONS:

Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders.

When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.

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 Jackson MS regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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DL

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