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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.

$$

DL