Forecast and Conditions for Barataria, Louisiana

Updated: 12:46 AM CST on November 09, 2009 Observed at T-man's Bayou Weather, Lafitte, Louisiana
Temperature	67.5 °F
Humidity	44%
Dew Point	45 °F
Wind	NNE at 8.1 mph
Pressure	30.12 in (Falling)
Conditions	Partly Cloudy
Visibility	10.0 miles
Clouds	(FEW) : 6000 ft
Yesterday's Maximum	73.6 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	61.9 °F
Normal high	70 °F
Normal low	53 °F
Record high	80 °F (2005)
Record low	37 °F (1997)
Sunrise	06:20 AM (CST)
Sunset	05:07 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	No Moon Rise
Moon Set	12:36 PM (CST)
Moon Phase

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 10:13 PM CST on November 8, 2009

... Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi...
including the following areas... in southeast Louisiana... lower
Jefferson... lower Lafourche... lower Plaquemines... lower St.
Bernard... lower Terrebonne... Orleans... St. Charles... St. John
The Baptist... St. Tammany... Tangipahoa... upper Jefferson...
upper Lafourche... upper Plaquemines... upper St. Bernard...
upper Terrebonne and Washington. In southern Mississippi...
Hancock... Harrison... Jackson... Pearl River... Pike and Walthall.

* Through Tuesday afternoon

* deep tropical moisture will move into the region from late
tonight into Tuesday resulting in periods of heavy rainfall.
Moderate durations of heavier rain may produce rainfall rates in
excess of 2 inches per hour. Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches will
be possible 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.

Inland Tropical Wind Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch Statement as of 12:45 am CST on November 9, 2009

... Tropical Storm Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST
Tuesday...
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Hurricane Watch remains in effect...

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

Preparations should be made as soon as possible... before
conditions deteriorate. Keep informed while listening for
possible warnings. Secure loose outdoor objects which can be
blown around. Strongly consider evacuating if you live in a
Mobile home... and do so if ordered by local officials.

... Winds...
as Hurricane Ida approaches... sustained tropical storm force
winds are expected to begin late Monday afternoon and continue
into Tuesday morning. Minor damage may occur to older Mobile
homes. Residents should move loose items indoors... such as garbage
cans and outdoor furniture... as they will be blown around. Newly
planted or Young trees and shrubs may be uprooted if not secured
properly. Isolated power outages will be possible.

... Storm surge and storm tide...
tides are currently running around 2 feet above normal due to persistent
east winds. Tides are expected to rise to 3 feet above normal by
Monday afternoon. These high tide levels may lead to some Road
closures by Monday afternoon. Minor storm surge flooding of 3 to 4
feet can be expected outside of hurricane protection levees and in
areas around lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas from Monday through
Tuesday morning as Hurricane 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.

1200 am CST Mon Nov 9 2009

Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Pascagoula-MS 30.35n 88.55w

900 PM CST sun Nov 8 2009

Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Pascagoula-MS 30.35n 88.55w

Forecast as of 10:02 PM CST on November 8, 2009
Tropical Storm Wind Warning in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday...

	Rest of Tonight Cloudy. Slight chance of showers late in the evening...then chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds increasing to 15 to 25 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent.
	Monday Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers near 100 percent.
	Monday Night Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Cloudy. Showers likely in the evening...then chance of showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows around 60. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
	Tuesday Tropical storm conditions possible. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the morning.
	Tuesday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
	Veterans Day Sunny. Highs around 70.
	Wednesday Night Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
	Thursday Sunny. Highs around 70.
	Thursday Night Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
	Friday Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
	Friday Night Warmer...clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
	Saturday Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
	Saturday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
	Sunday Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.