Forecast and Conditions for New Orleans, Louisiana

Updated: 4:30 PM CST on November 07, 2009 Observed at Harvey Canal, Harvey, Louisiana
Temperature	71.3 °F
Humidity	82%
Dew Point	66 °F
Wind	NE at 5.0 mph
Pressure	30.13 in (Falling)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	74 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	49 °F
Normal high	73 °F
Normal low	54 °F
Record high	86 °F (1986)
Record low	34 °F (1967)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	3
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	0
Sunrise	06:18 AM (CST)
Sunset	05:08 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	09:52 PM (CST)
Moon Set	11:11 AM (CST)
Moon Phase

Coastal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:53 PM CST on November 7, 2009

... Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday
morning...

A coastal Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning.

Interests along the coast and on the tidal lakes outside the
hurricane levee protection systems should closely monitor the
situation. Also interests along lower reaches of rivers and
streams that drain into the tidal lakes should be mindful of
rising water levels due to tidal effects.

Residents and interests along the coast are urged to make
preparations for moderate to significant inundation that may last
for 2 to 3 days as tides rise as high as 3 to 4 feet and possibly
5 feet above normal at times through Tuesday morning... especially
along east facing shores in St Bernard and plaque mines
Parish... and along Hancock County.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Preparedness actions should
include removal of machinery... vehicles and other movable
property out of areas prone to coastal flooding today. Access
roads into tidal marshes... marinas and area camps are likely to
become inundated and impassible for lengthy periods by Sunday
morning through Tuesday. Some minor inundation may be realized as
early as today.

Stay tuned to local TV... radio... NOAA all-hazards radio or the
internet for the latest on this potential coastal flooding
episode. A coastal Flood Warning may be issued for portions of
the coast at any time through Tuesday morning.

Forecast as of 4:02 PM CST on November 7, 2009
Coastal Flood Watch in effect through Tuesday morning...

	Tonight Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
	Sunday Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
	Sunday Night Cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening...then rain likely and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
	Monday Windy. Widespread rain and chance of thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
	Monday Night Windy...cloudy. Rain likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
	Tuesday Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning...then slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of showers 40 percent.
	Tuesday Night Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
	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 in the morning...then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
	Friday Night Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s.
	Saturday Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.