Tropical Storm Warning for Chickasaw

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A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED Houston Okolona * WIND LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 45 mph THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical winds at this time. ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None Little to no potential impacts from wind. * FLOODING RAIN LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect Peak Rainfall Amounts: 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for moderate flooding rain PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant 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, arroyos, 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. * TORNADO LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected 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. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://weather.gov/memphis