Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Aucilla-river-FL 30.04n 83.92w
Attn... WFO... lix... tae... mob...
958 PM CST Mon Nov 9 2009
... Tropical Storm Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 am CST
Wednesday...
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... New information...
the tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the area as Ida
continues to move toward the northern Gulf Coast. Since 9 PM
CST... observation sites along the coast from Destin to
Apalachicola have been reporting gusts to near tropical storm
force with the observation station at Destin reporting a wind gust
to 39 mph at 911 PM CST.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
precautionary/preparedness actions...
The most significant threat from Ida will likely be along the
coast in the form of above normal tides... high surf... and
tropical storm force wind gusts. Coastal residents should plan on
storm tides of 3 to 5 feet... and take the appropriate precautions
to protect life and property. These actions should be taken as
soon as possible... as higher winds and rain from Ida will move in
tonight and make outdoor chores difficult. Inland residents
should... as a precaution... secure loose objects such as garbage
cans... patio furniture... and dead tree limbs before the stronger
winds and heavy rain arrive tonight.
... Winds...
the best chance for tropical storm force winds will be tonight
and Tuesday... mainly in gusts. Widespread or major damage is
unlikely... but some trees and power lines could be knocked down
in the stronger squalls. This could lead to sporadic power
outages.
... Storm surge and storm tide...
a storm surge of 2 feet is possible along the Panhandle coast
tonight and Tuesday. This surge will add to the normal tide
levels... creating above normal tides. The main threat will come
during high tide. The following is the next time of high tide at
Panama City...
259 PM CST Tuesday.
At this time low lying areas along the coast will be most
vulnerable... as storm tides may reach 3 to 5 feet. Remember...
storm tide is the storm surge plus the actual tide. In this
case... high tide will be about 1.5 feet and the storm surge will
be around 2 to 3 feet.
In addition to above normal tides... high surf... and strong rip
currents are expected. The surf at Panama City was already up to
4 to 6 feet... and may reach 7 to 10 feet Tuesday morning...
especially in Western Bay and Walton counties. This could cause
significant beach erosion and possibly flooding of low lying
areas and roads.
... Inland flooding...
a Flood Watch is in effect through Tuesday evening. Storm total
rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected along the path of Ida with
locally heavier amounts possible. This could cause minor flooding
in urban areas.
900 PM CST Mon Nov 9 2009
Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Aucilla-river-FL 30.04n 83.92w
Attn... WFO... lix... tae... mob...