Tropical Storm Watch for George

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A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED Lucedale * WIND LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58 to 73 mph The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical storm force. PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be underway. Prepare for significant wind damage. ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. * STORM SURGE No storm surge inundation forecast THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm surge flooding The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding. Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip currents are possible. PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding are needed. ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor forecasts. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding. * FLOODING RAIN LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 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 The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. 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, 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 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. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: For local information, please refer to: George County EMA: 601-947-7557 or www.facebook.com/GeorgeCountyMsEmergencyManagement For storm surge threat graphics and other storm impacts: NWS Mobile: www.weather.gov/mob