Gulfport, Mississippi

... Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi...
including the following areas... in southeast Louisiana... lower
Plaquemines and lower St. Bernard. In southern Mississippi...
Hancock... Harrison and Jackson.

* Through late tonight

* deep tropical moisture will continue to move into the region
this afternoon into tonight resulting in periods of heavy
rainfall. Moderate durations of heavier rain may produce
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts
possible.

* Impacts include a likelihood of nuisance street flooding and
ponding of water in poorly drained areas. There is a potential
for flooding during periods of higher rain intensities that
may threaten inundation of property and vehicles. In
addition... communities near tidal influenced waterways may
experience slow drainage due to higher than normal tides.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Aucilla-river-FL 30.04n 83.92w


Attn... WFO... lix... tae... mob...

1017 am CST Mon Nov 9 2009

... Tropical Storm Wind Warning now in effect until 8 PM CST
Tuesday...
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Hurricane Watch is cancelled...

..new information...
Ida has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
precautionary/preparedness actions...

Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders
that are issued for your area. If your home is vulnerable to high
winds... or you live in a surge zone or any location prone to
flooding... evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the storm
in the sturdy home of family or friends outside of evacuation
zones.

Items to bring to a shelter include a first aid kit... medicines
and prescriptions... baby food and diapers... games and books...
toiletries... a battery powered radio... a cell phone... flashlights
with extra batteries... a blanket or sleeping bag for each
person... personal identification... copies of key papers such as
insurance policies... available Cash and credit cards. Remember...
pets are not allowed in most public shelters... so check ahead
with your intended shelter.

Regarding your home or business... cover all windows and doors
with shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose
objects indoors. Brace all exterior doors... including garage
doors. Do this as early as possible.


... Winds...
the latest area forecast is for maximum winds of 35 to 45 mph
with gusts to 65 mph. However... as Tropical Storm Ida
approaches... stronger winds are still possible. Continue to
closely monitor the forecast for any significant changes and be
ready to act.

Minor to moderate damage is likely to many Mobile homes...
especially those that have canopies... awnings... or carports.
Poorly constructed homes may sustain minor wall damage and partial
roof removal. Other homes may have minor roof and siding damage.
Some loose outdoor items will be tossed around and may cause
additional damage. A few power lines will be knocked down
resulting in scattered power outages. Some large branches of
healthy trees will be snapped. Most newly planted trees and shrubs
will be damaged or uprooted.

... Storm surge and storm tide...
tides are currently running around 3 feet above normal this
morning. Storm surge flooding of 3 to 5 feet above normal outside
of hurricane protection levees is expected this afternoon through
Tuesday morning. These high tide levels may lead to some Road
closures later this morning. Flooding of a few feet of water may
occur in non elevated structures or those built on a
slabs... causing damage. Roads along the coast... bayous and low
lying areas may close with upwards of several feet of water on
them. Residents in these areas should take action to protect
property and head evacuation advice from emergency management.

... Inland flooding...
a Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area. See latest
forecast for latest information. Listen for possible flood
warnings for your location... and be ready to act if flooding
rains occur.