Forecast and Conditions for Bush, Louisiana

Updated: 7:26 AM CST on November 08, 2009 Observed at Money Hill, Abita Springs, Louisiana
Temperature	58.3 °F
Humidity	89%
Dew Point	55 °F
Wind	ENE at 6.3 mph
Pressure	30.00 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, Coastal Flood Watch Statement as of 4:29 am CST on November 8, 2009

... Coastal Flood Watch now in effect through this evening...
... Coastal Flood Warning in effect from midnight tonight to noon
CST Tuesday...

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a coastal
Flood Warning... which is in effect from midnight tonight to noon
CST Tuesday. The coastal Flood Watch is now in effect through
this evening.

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 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 as soon as
possible. Access roads into tidal marshes... marinas and area
camps are likely to become inundated and impassible for lengthy
periods during the day Sunday and continuing 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.

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.

High Wind Watch Statement as of 4:57 am CST on November 8, 2009

... High wind watch in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday
morning...

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a high
wind watch... which is in effect from Monday evening through
Tuesday morning.

Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph can be
expected Monday night into Tuesday morning as Ida moves across the
north central Gulf of Mexico and then turns northeast away from
southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph... or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

Forecast as of 3:54 am CST on November 8, 2009
Coastal Flood Watch in effect through this evening...

	Today Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
	Tonight Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
	Monday Widespread rain and chance of thunderstorms. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
	Monday Night Cloudy. Rain likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
	Tuesday Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning...then slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. 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 in the lower 70s.
	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 mid 70s.