Forecast and Conditions for Abita Springs, Louisiana

Updated: 6:24 PM CST on November 08, 2009 Observed at Abita Springs, Omega Centauri Observatory, Abita Springs, Louisiana
Temperature	67.8 °F
Humidity	79%
Dew Point	61 °F
Wind	NE at 0.0 mph
Pressure	30.06 in (Steady)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	78 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	51 °F
Normal high	73 °F
Normal low	54 °F
Record high	85 °F (1986)
Record low	35 °F (1991)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days	0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	0
Sunrise	06:20 AM (CST)
Sunset	05:06 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	10:59 PM (CST)
Moon Set	11:57 AM (CST)
Moon Phase

Coastal Flood Warning Statement as of 4:23 PM CST on November 8, 2009

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

A coastal Flood Warning remains 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 7 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 to
2 feet 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 4:13 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 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 6:00 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...

351 PM CST sun Nov 8 2009

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

..new information...
Hurricane Ida is a category two storm moving into the southern Gulf of
Mexico. The hurricane is expected to move across the Louisiana and
Mississippi coastal waters late Monday and Monday night 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 late Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
Minor damage may occur in 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.

300 PM CST sun Nov 8 2009

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

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

Forecast as of 4:07 PM CST on November 8, 2009
Coastal Flood Warning in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday...

	Tonight Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening... then chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent.
	Monday Tropical storm conditions possible. Rain showers likely in the morning...then rain showers in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 15 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers 90 percent.
	Monday Night Tropical storm conditions possible. Rain showers in the evening...then chance of rain showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Chance of showers 90 percent.
	Tuesday Tropical storm conditions possible. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
	Tuesday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
	Veterans Day Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
	Wednesday Night Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
	Thursday Sunny. Highs around 70.
	Thursday Night Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
	Friday Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
	Friday Night Warmer...clear. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s.
	Saturday Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
	Saturday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
	Sunday Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.