Pascagoula, 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...




300 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...




104 PM CST Mon Nov 9 2009

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

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

Outside preparations should be completed as soon as possible
before the onset of gusty winds and heavy rains which can cause
outside activities to become dangerous.

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...
the latest area forecast is for maximum winds of 30 to 40 mph
with gusts to 60 mph. These winds are expected to impact the area
beginning this evening and lasting through tonight and into
tomorrow morning. Continue to closely monitor the forecast for any
significant changes and be ready to act. 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...

Tides are currently running 3 feet above normal. Minor storm
surge flooding of 4 to 6 feet can be expected from this afternoon
through Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Ida moves through the coastal
waters of Louisiana and Mississippi. Some non elevated homes in
these areas may experience flooding. Minor to moderate tidal
flooding of property and perhaps some flooding of low lying roads
may occur during high tide.

... 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.