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Tropical Storm Watch issued October 8 at 4:11PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
The watch covers Lauderdale, where tropical-storm-force winds are possible within 48 hours. A Flood Watch is also in effect, with 2–4 inches of rain forecast and locally higher amounts.
Why it matters
The notice advises completing preparations before winds become hazardous.
Location
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 6/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 7/10
Sources
- Primary official sourceTropical Storm Watch issued October 8 at 4:11PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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