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* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas<br /> 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf<br /> of America. * WHEN...until 9 AM Thursday * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could<br /> capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.<br /> Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible<br /> hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter<br /> course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible<br /> somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED<br /> - Abbeville<br /> - Intracoastal City<br /> - Forked Island * WIND<br /> - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind<br /> - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 40 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST<br /> UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39<br /> to 57 mph<br />

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible<br /> somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED<br /> - Burns Point<br /> - Cypremort Point * WIND<br /> - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind<br /> - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST<br /> UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph<br /> - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical<br />

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible<br /> somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED<br /> - Nederland<br /> - Port Arthur<br /> - Sabine Pass<br /> - Sea Rim State Park * WIND<br /> - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind<br /> - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 25 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST<br /> UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39<br /> to 57 mph<br />

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible<br /> somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED<br /> - Johnson Bayou<br /> - Holly Beach<br /> - Hackberry * WIND<br /> - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind<br /> - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST<br /> UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39<br /> to 57 mph<br />

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible<br /> somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED<br /> - Cameron<br /> - Creole<br /> - Grand Chenier * WIND<br /> - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind<br /> - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 40 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST<br /> UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39<br /> to 57 mph<br />

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible<br /> somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED<br /> - Avery Island * WIND<br /> - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind<br /> - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 40 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST<br /> UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39<br /> to 57 mph<br /> - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm<br /> force.<br />

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following<br /> parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Madison<br /> LA, Morehouse, Richland, Tensas and West Carroll and Mississippi,<br /> including the following areas, Adams, Claiborne, Copiah,<br /> Covington, Forrest, Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper,<br /> Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln,<br />

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be<br /> possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following<br /> counties, George, Greene, Perry, Stone and Wayne. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,<br /> creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...<br /> - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will continue through at least<br /> Thursday afternoon in addition to the rainfall that fell on<br />

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures upwards of 110<br /> degrees possible. * WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon State Park. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during<br /> extreme heat events.<br /> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of<br /> the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.