Forecast and Conditions for Biloxi, Mississippi

Updated: 3:55 AM CST on November 09, 2009 Observed at Biloxi, Mississippi
Temperature	67 °F
Humidity	75%
Dew Point	59 °F
Wind	NE at 12 mph
Pressure	30.07 in (Falling)
Conditions	Mostly Cloudy
Visibility	10.0 miles
Clouds	Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 17000 ft
Yesterday's Maximum	75 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	59 °F
Normal high	71 °F
Normal low	53 °F
Record high	81 °F (1986)
Record low	28 °F (1991)
Sunrise	06:16 AM (CST)
Sunset	05:01 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	No Moon Rise
Moon Set	12:32 PM (CST)
Moon Phase

Areal Flood Watch Statement as of 3:28 am CST on November 9, 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
Plaquemines and lower St. Bernard. In southern Mississippi...
Hancock... Harrison and Jackson.

* Through Tuesday afternoon

* deep tropical moisture will move into the region from this
morning into Tuesday morning resulting in periods of heavy
rainfall. Moderate durations of heavier rain may produce
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 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.

Inland Tropical Wind Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch Statement as of 3:49 am CST on November 9, 2009

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

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
precautionary/preparedness actions...

Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders
that are issued for your area. If your home is vulnerable to high
winds... or you live in a surge zone or any location prone to
flooding... evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the storm
in the sturdy home of family or friends outside of evacuation
zones.

Items to bring to a shelter include a first aid kit... medicines
and prescriptions... baby food and diapers... games and books...
toiletries... a battery powered radio... a cell phone... flashlights
with extra batteries... a blanket or sleeping bag for each
person... personal identification... copies of key papers such as
insurance policies... available Cash and credit cards. Remember...
pets are not allowed in most public shelters... so check ahead
with your intended shelter.

Regarding your home or business... cover all windows and doors
with shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose
objects indoors. Brace all exterior doors... including garage
doors. Do this as early as possible.

... Winds...
as Hurricane Ida approaches... sustained tropical storm force winds
are expected to begin late this morning or early this afternoon.
The latest forecast is for tropical storm force winds with gusts
to hurricane force from late this afternoon to early Tuesday
afternoon. Should the storm track further west than anticipated... sustained
tropical storm force winds could approach hurricane strength
tonight. 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... and will
be 3 feet above normal later this morning. Storm surge flooding
of 4 to 6 feet above normal outside of hurricane protection levees
is expected this afternoon through Tuesday morning. These high
tide levels may lead to some Road closures later this morning.
Flooding of a few feet of water may occur in non elevated
structures or those built on a slabs... causing damage. Roads along
the coast... bayous and low lying areas may close with upwards of
several feet of water on them. Residents in these areas should
take action to protect property and head evacuation advice from
emergency management.

... 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 4:06 am CST on November 9, 2009
Tropical Storm Wind Warning in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday...

	Today Tropical storm conditions possible. Widespread showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers 90 percent.
	Tonight Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Cloudy with numerous rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
	Tuesday Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph decreasing to 10 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
	Tuesday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
	Veterans Day Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
	Wednesday Night Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
	Thursday Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
	Thursday Night Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
	Friday Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
	Friday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
	Saturday Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
	Saturday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
	Sunday Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 70s.