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 evening 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.

... Tropical Storm Wind Warning remains in effect...
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...

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

This is a potentially dangerous and rapidly developing situation.
Err on the side of caution and complete preparations for tropical
storm conditions.

If you plan on using a portable generator... be sure to observe all
safety precautions to avoid Carbon monoxide
poisoning... electrocution... or fire. Be sure to operate your
generator in a dry and well ventilated area. Carbon monoxide
poisoning deaths can occur due to improperly ventilated portable
generators!


... Winds...
as Tropical Storm Ida continues to develop... the threat for
sustained high winds will increase soon. The latest area forecast
is for maximum winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph to begin
this evening and continue tonight into early Tuesday morning.
Minor damage will occur to many Mobile homes. A few homes may
receive mostly minor damage to roof shingles and siding. Unsecured
lightweight items may become projectiles... causing additional
damage. Some electrical wires will be blown down... and local power
outages are likely. Most newly planted trees and shrubs will be
damaged or uprooted. Some weaker small trees and large branches
may snap.

... Storm surge and storm tide...
storm surge flooding of 4 to 6 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.

... Tornadoes...
isolated tornadoes may occur this afternoon through Tuesday
morning.