Forecast and Conditions for Meraux, Louisiana

Updated: 10:31 AM CST on November 09, 2009 Observed at SpringWood Estates, Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Temperature	67.3 °F
Humidity	90%
Dew Point	64 °F
Wind	East at 12.0 mph
Pressure	29.95 in (Falling)
Conditions	Overcast
Visibility	10.0 miles
Clouds	Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 2100 ft Overcast (OVC) : 4100 ft
Yesterday's Maximum	72 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	64 °F
Normal high	73 °F
Normal low	53 °F
Record high	87 °F (1986)
Record low	32 °F (1991)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	3
Sunrise	06:19 AM (CST)
Sunset	05:06 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	No Moon Rise
Moon Set	12:35 PM (CST)
Moon Phase

Inland Tropical Wind Warning, Tropical Storm Warning Statement as of 10:17 am CST on November 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...

Preparations to protect life and property should be completed as
soon as possible since the onset of gusty winds and heavy rains
can cause outside activities to become dangerous. Cover windows
and doors with shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other
loose outdoor objects inside. Brace all exterior doors... including
garage doors.

Comply with any evacuation orders issued for your area. If you
live in a Mobile home... leave it for more substantial shelter.

... Winds...
the latest area forecast is for maximum winds of 30 to 40 mph
with gusts to 60 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 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 this afternoon. These high tide levels may lead to some
Road closures by this afternoon. Minor storm surge flooding of 3
to 5 feet can be expected outside of hurricane protection levees
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.

Forecast as of 9:40 am CST on November 9, 2009

Now
At 930 am CST...National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a line of showers associated with the leading edge of Tropical Storm Ida producing heavy rain moving towards the coast. This line of showers was located from 20 miles southeast of Pascagoula to 57 miles south of Venice...or from 20 miles southeast of Pascagoula to 75 miles south of Port Sulphur...moving west at 20 mph. This line of showers will be near Pascagoula at 1020 am CST... Gautier at 1035 am CST... Venice at 1040 am CST... Boothville at 1050 am CST... Gulf Park Estates at 1055 am CST... These showers will bring rainfall rates of up to a quarter of an inch per hour initially...increasing in intensity with time to near one half of an inch per hour. In addition...this rainfall will also be capable of reducing visibilities...especially for motorists. Sustained winds of up to 30 miles per hour can be expected with this line with gusts up to 40 miles per hour possible. For additional information...visit our web site at www.Weather.Gov/neworleans

Forecast as of 10:00 am CST on November 9, 2009
Tropical Storm Wind Warning in effect...

	Rest of Today Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
	Tonight Tropical storm conditions expected. Cloudy with chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
	Tuesday Tropical storm conditions possible. Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 15 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the morning.
	Tuesday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
	Veterans Day Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
	Wednesday Night Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
	Thursday Sunny. Highs around 70.
	Thursday Night Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
	Friday Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
	Friday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
	Saturday Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
	Saturday Night Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
	Sunday Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 70s.