Forecast and Conditions for Houma, Louisiana

Updated: 12:40 AM CST on November 09, 2009 Observed at Downtown Houma, Houma, Louisiana
Temperature	67.9 °F
Humidity	88%
Dew Point	64 °F
Wind	East at 1.0 mph
Pressure	30.04 in (Steady)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	70.7 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	62.5 °F
Normal high	73 °F
Normal low	53 °F
Record high	86 °F (1945)
Record low	27 °F (1991)
Sunrise	06:22 AM (CST)
Sunset	05:10 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	No Moon Rise
Moon Set	12:39 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 Statement as of 10:58 PM CST on November 8, 2009

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

..new information...
Tropical Storm Wind Warning now 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 Monday afternoon. 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 1 to 2 feet above normal. Tides will
continue to rise and should be 2 to 3 feet above normal Monday
morning. These high tide levels may lead to some Road closures
by Monday morning. Minor storm surge flooding of 3 to 4 feet can
be expected outside of hurricane protection levees 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.

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 showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph late. Chance of showers 60 percent.
	Monday Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers near 100 percent.
	Monday Night Tropical storm conditions expected. 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. Gusts up to 55 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
	Tuesday Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
	Tuesday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
	Veterans Day Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
	Wednesday Night Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
	Thursday Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
	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 Partly cloudy. 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.