Forecast and Conditions for Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Updated: 3:39 PM CST on November 08, 2009 Observed at Port Louis, Madisonville, Louisiana
Temperature	70.5 °F
Humidity	81%
Dew Point	64 °F
Wind	ESE at 0.0 mph
Pressure	30.08 in (Falling)
Conditions	Overcast
Visibility	9.0 miles
Clouds	Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 2000 ft Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 8500 ft Overcast (OVC) : 13000 ft
Yesterday's Maximum	77.5 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	53.1 °F
Normal high	72 °F
Normal low	53 °F
Record high	85 °F (1986)
Record low	35 °F (1976)
Sunrise	06:21 AM (CST)
Sunset	05:08 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	11:01 PM (CST)
Moon Set	11:59 AM (CST)
Moon Phase

Coastal Flood Warning Statement as of 10:01 am CST on November 8, 2009

... Coastal Flood Warning in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday...

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 above normal to as high as 4 to 5
feet tonight and 5 to 6 feet on Monday. Tides are still expected
to be 3 to 4 feet above normal through Tuesday morning... especially
along east facing shores in St Bernard and Plaquemines Parish...
and along Hancock County. Currently... tides are running about 1
foot above normal.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 10:16 am CST on November 8, 2009

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

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Watch 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 today through
early next week 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.

Hurricane Watch, Inland Tropical Wind Watch Statement as of 3:00 PM CST on November 8, 2009

Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Mexico-Beach-FL 29.95n 85.42w

Attn... WFO... lix... tae... mob...

101 PM CST sun Nov 8 2009

... Tropical storm wind watch remains in effect through Tuesday
afternoon...

..new information...
Hurricane Ida is now a category two hurricane moving into the
southern Gulf of Mexico this afternoon. The hurricane is expected to move
through the Louisiana and Mississippi coastal waters and then
move toward Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

... 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 moves closer... the threat for sustained high
winds is likely to increase. The latest forecast is for tropical
storm force winds from Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
Minor damage may occur in older Mobile home Parks. Newly planted
trees and shrubs may be uprooted if not secured properly. Weak
tree branches may snap. Residents should move unfastened
items... such as garbage cans and deck furniture... indoors.

... Storm surge and storm tide...
minor storm surge flooding of 3 to 5 feet can be expected outside
of hurricane protection levees and in areas around lakes
Pontchartrain and Maurepas from Monday through Tuesday
morning. 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 11:06 am CST on November 8, 2009
Coastal Flood Warning in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday...

	Rest of Today Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
	Tonight Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
	Monday Windy. Widespread rain and chance of thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
	Monday Night Windy...cloudy. Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then chance of showers after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
	Tuesday Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning...then slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. North winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers 40 percent.
	Tuesday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
	Veterans Day Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
	Wednesday Night Cooler...clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
	Thursday Sunny. Highs around 70.
	Thursday Night Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
	Friday Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
	Friday Night Warmer. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s.
	Saturday Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.