Forecast and Conditions for Destrehan, Louisiana

Updated: 7:28 AM CST on November 09, 2009
Observed at Norco LA, Norco, Louisiana
Temperature 67.3 °F
Humidity 84%
Dew Point 62 °F
Wind North at 3.0 mph
Pressure 30.00 in (Rising)
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds (FEW) : 2300 ft
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 15000 ft
Overcast (OVC) : 25000 ft
Yesterday's Maximum 69.8 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 65.2 °F
Normal high 73 °F
Normal low 52 °F
Record high 87 °F (1986)
Record low 32 °F (1991)
Sunrise06:21 AM (CST)
Sunset05:08 PM (CST)
Moon RiseNo Moon Rise
Moon Set12:37 PM (CST)
Moon Phase
Inland Tropical Wind Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch
Statement as of 6:53 am CST on November 9, 2009


... Tropical Storm Wind Warning now in effect until 6 am CST
Tuesday...
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Hurricane Watch remains in effect...

... 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 approaches... sustained tropical storm force
winds are expected to begin late this afternoon and continue into
Tuesday morning. 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 4 feet can be expected outside of hurricane protection levees
and in areas around lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas from this
afternoon through Tuesday morning as Hurricane 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.






600 am CST Mon Nov 9 2009

Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Pascagoula-MS 30.35n 88.55w





300 am CST Mon Nov 9 2009

Grand-Isle-la 29.25n 89.96w
Pascagoula-MS 30.35n 88.55w





Forecast as of 6:04 am CST on November 9, 2009

Tropical Storm Wind Warning in effect until 6 am CST Tuesday...
Rest of Today
Tropical storm conditions possible. Widespread 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 showers near 100 percent.
Tonight
Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Tuesday
Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
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 with gusts to around 25 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.
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