9:57 AM
— 6:00 PM
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Wade
- Vancleave
- Escatawpa
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 35 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph
- 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.
- REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
- 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: Additional around 1 inch
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
localized flooding rain
- 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.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- 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
- 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:
- https://www.msema.org
9:57 AM
— 6:00 PM
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Lyman
- Saucier
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- 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.
- REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
- 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: Additional around 1 inch
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
localized flooding rain
- 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.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- 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
- 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:
- https://www.msema.org
4:35 AM
— 6:45 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
10:08 AM
— 6:15 PM
HLSLIX
This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi
**TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED WITHIN THE WARNING AREA
THROUGH TONIGHT**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Jefferson,
Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Coastal Jefferson,
Eastern Orleans, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St.
Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Lower Terrebonne, Southeast St.
Tammany, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson,
Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper
St. Charles, and Western Orleans
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Northern Hancock,
Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, St. John The Baptist,
Upper Lafourche, and Upper Terrebonne
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 100 miles east of New Orleans LA or about 50 miles
southeast of Gulfport MS
- 29.8N 88.6W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West-northwest or 290 degrees at 6 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Tropical Storm Bertha is currently south of Mobile Bay and will
continue its westward track moving at 6 mph. Most of its activity is
well into the Gulf, south of southeast Louisiana. It has decreased
slightly in strength since the 10 PM CDT advisory, now has peak winds
at 50 mph, and is expected to continue slowly weakening. Impacts to
the area are expected through early Thursday morning.
Bertha is forecast to bring the threat of tropical storm force wind
gusts to coastal areas of Plaquemines, Jefferson, Lafourche, and
Terrebonne Parishes and locally heavy rainfall generally south of I-
10, and coastal flooding of up to 2 to 4 feet above normally dry
ground. The coastal areas of Mississippi and southeast Louisiana will
have the greatest threat, especially along and south of I-10.
Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect for coastal Mississippi and
Southeast St. Tammany to the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Coastal
Flood Advisories are in effect for north and west shores of Lake
Pontchartrain and the Jefferson/Lafourche Parish Line to Morgan City,
Louisiana.
Tropical Storm Warnings are now in effect for the New Orleans Metro
area as well as Lake Pontchartrain and Lakes Salvador and
Catoaouatche. Along the coast, Tropical Storm Warnings are now in
effect from the Bay/Gulf County Line in Florida border west to Morgan
City, Louisiana. Additionally, Tropical Storm Watches remain in effect
for St. John Parish, inland portions Terrebonne and Lafourche
Parishes, Lake Maurepas, as well as inland portions of coastal
Mississippi Counties of Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal Southeast Louisiana and coastal MS. If
realized, these impacts include:
- Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
- Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
spots.
- Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
numerous rip currents.
- Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
unprotected anchorages.
Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi. If realized,
these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. If realized, these impacts include:
- 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.
* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.
Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.
Do not venture outside while in the eye of a hurricane as any
improvement in weather will only be temporary. Once the eye passes,
conditions will become life threatening as winds immediately return
to dangerous speeds, so remain safely sheltered from the storm.
Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.
Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to
fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as
flooding is not a concern.
If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.
If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.
* 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
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in New Orleans LA around 4PM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
10:04 AM
— 6:15 PM
HLSMOB
This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south
central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.
**COASTAL AND OFFSHORE IMPACTS CONTINUE THIS MORNING AS BERTHA MOVES
WESTWARD**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin Central,
Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Coastal, Mobile Central, Mobile
Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Coastal
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 70 miles south-southwest of Mobile AL or about 100 miles
west-southwest of Pensacola FL
- 29.8N 88.6W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West-northwest or 290 degrees at 6 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move ever so slightly to the
west, and will continue to move westward through the afternoon.
Despite Bertha exiting our marine waters, breezy conditions continue
well east of its center. Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to
50 mph have been observed at times along the immediate coast and
additional tropical storm force gusts along the immediate coast are
possible over the next few hours.
Tide gauges in Pensacola Bay indicate that storm surge inundation of
around 2 ft is occurring, which will result in minor flooding issues
in typically flood prone areas. Similar minor coastal flooding remains
possible in coastal Alabama and Mobile Bay this morning. Another round
of minor coastal flooding is also possible during high tide Thursday
morning due to the persistent and strong onshore flow in the wake of
Bertha.
Dangerous surf and beach conditions continue. A high risk of deadly
rip currents is in effect through Thursday night. A High Surf Warning
remains in effect due to surf of 8 to 11 feet along the Gulf beaches.
These large breaking waves will result in minor beach erosion, along
with flooding of vulnerable areas of the west end of Dauphin Island,
the Ft. Pickens area, and portions of Highway 399 between Pensacola
Beach and Navarre in the Gulf Islands National Seashore.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal Alabama and northwest Florida. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. A high risk of deadly
rip currents continues through much of the week. Surf of 8-11 feet will
continue today.
* WIND:
. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having limited impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive
weather warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please
refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number
or website listed below.
- Coastal Alabama:
- Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or
www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
- Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov
- Northwest Florida:
- Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
- Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Mobile AL around 4 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
4:35 AM
— 6:45 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 113 expected.
* WHERE...Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson,
Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, and Southern Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
4:24 AM
— 12:30 PM
HLSLIX
This product covers Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi
TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ARE IN PLACE FOR THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS INCLUDING
ORLEANS, JEFFERSON, ST. CHARLES AND UPPER PLAQUEMINES PARISHES AS WELL
AS LOWER TERREBONNE PARISH.
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Jefferson,
Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Coastal Jefferson,
Eastern Orleans, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St.
Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Lower Terrebonne, Southeast St.
Tammany, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson,
Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper
St. Charles, and Western Orleans
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Northern Hancock,
Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, St. John The Baptist,
Upper Lafourche, and Upper Terrebonne
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 120 miles east-southeast of New Orleans LA or about 80
miles southeast of Gulfport MS
- 29.4N 88.3W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 5 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Tropical Storm Bertha is currently south of Mobile Bay and will
continue its westward track moving at 6 mph. Most of its activity is
well into the Gulf, south of southeast Louisiana. It has decreased
slightly in strength since the 10 PM CDT advisory, now has peak winds
at 50 mph, and is expected to continue slowly weakening. Impacts to
the area are expected through early Thursday morning.
Bertha is forecast to bring the threat of tropical storm force wind
gusts to coastal areas of Plaquemines, Jefferson, Lafourche, and
Terrebonne Parishes and locally heavy rainfall generally south of I-
10, and coastal flooding of up to 2 to 4 feet above normally dry
ground. The coastal areas of Mississippi and southeast Louisiana will
have the greatest threat, especially along and south of I-10.
Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect for coastal Mississippi and
Southeast St. Tammany to the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Coastal
Flood Advisories are in effect for north and west shores of Lake
Pontchartrain and the Jefferson/Lafourche Parish Line to Morgan City,
Louisiana.
Tropical Storm Warnings are now in effect for the New Orleans Metro
area as well as Lake Pontchartrain and Lakes Salvador and
Catoaouatche. Along the coast, Tropical Storm Warnings are now in
effect from the Bay/Gulf County Line in Florida border west to Morgan
City, Louisiana. Additionally, Tropical Storm Watches remain in effect
for St. John Parish, inland portions Terrebonne and Lafourche
Parishes, Lake Maurepas, as well as inland portions of coastal
Mississippi Counties of Jackson, Harrison, and Hancock.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. Potential impacts in this
area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or
heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges
and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across coastal Louisiana and Mississippi. Potential impacts in
this area include:
- Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
- Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
spots.
- Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
numerous rip currents.
- Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
unprotected anchorages.
Elsewhere across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi, little to
no impact is anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi.
Potential impacts include:
- 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.
* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.
It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.
Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!
If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.
If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* 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
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in New Orleans LA around 10 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
4:19 AM
— 12:30 PM
HLSMOB
This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south
central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.
**COASTAL AND OFFSHORE IMPACTS CONTINUE THIS MORNING AS BERTHA MOVES
WESTWARD**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin Central,
Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Coastal, Mobile Central, Mobile
Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Coastal
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 90 miles south of Mobile AL or about 100 miles southwest
of Pensacola FL
- 29.4N 88.3W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 5 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Tropical Storm Bertha is beginning to weaken and will move west of
the local area this morning. Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to
50 mph have been observed at times along the immediate coast and
additional tropical storm force gusts along the immediate coast are
possible over the next few hours.
Tide gauges in Pensacola Bay indicate that storm surge inundation of
around 2 ft is occurring, which will result in minor flooding issues
in typically flood prone areas. Similar minor coastal flooding is
possible in coastal Alabama and Mobile Bay this morning. Another round
of minor coastal flooding is also possible during high tide Thursday
morning due to the persistent and strong onshore flow in the wake of
Bertha.
Dangerous surf and beach conditions continue. A high risk of deadly
rip currents is in effect through Thursday night. A High Surf Warning
remains in effect due to surf of 8 to 11 feet along the Gulf beaches.
These large breaking waves will result in minor beach erosion, along
with flooding of vulnerable areas of the west end of Dauphin Island,
the Ft. Pickens area, and portions of Highway 399 between Pensacola
Beach and Navarre in the Gulf Islands National Seashore.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal Alabama and northwest Florida. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. A high risk of deadly
rip currents continues through much of the week. Surf of 8-11 feet will
continue today.
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
coastal Alabama and northwest Florida. Remain well sheltered from hazardous
wind having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive
weather warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please
refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number
or website listed below.
- Coastal Alabama:
- Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or
www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
- Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov
- Northwest Florida:
- Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
- Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Mobile AL around 10 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
3:19 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central, east central,
north central, northeast, northwest, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
De Soto National Forest
FOREST ORDER NO. 08-11-37-23-152-1 Discusses weapons use, storage, and travel prohibitions on the National Forests in Mississippi
De Soto National Forest
The National Forests in Mississippi are great escapes! There’s something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, and the fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. All standard amenity sites, such as day-use and picnic areas, are waived during fee-free…
De Soto National Forest
These Forest Orders apply to all areas within the National Forest in Mississippi discussing the following topics:FishingVehicle use and safetyCampingAlcohol useDriver's and fishing licenses
De Soto National Forest
Due to flooding on the Black Creek and Biloxi Rivers, the following sites at the DeSoto National Forest are temporarily closed for public safety: Big Creek LandingMoody's LandingJanice LandingFairley Bridge LandingCypress Creek Landing and CampgroundBig Biloxi Campground Additional rain is…
De Soto National Forest
With hunting season underway, the National Forests in Mississippi is reminding all forest visitors to exercise caution and safety when visiting a national forest. Hunting is a safe, recreational sport. Some visitors, however, are sometimes surprised when they meet hunters on the forest. Please be…
De Soto National Forest
The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Mississippi. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Jackson or any one of the six Ranger District Offices. Prohibited activity for safer use of…
De Soto National Forest
Date(s): May 3, 2021Forest Service Road 102 is closed on near the 102G intersection due to slide concerns on the Homochitto National Forest. Call the ranger district office for more information at 601-384-5876.