Forecast and Conditions for Escatawpa, Mississippi

Updated: 4:58 AM CST on November 09, 2009 Observed at Belair, Pascagoula, Mississippi
Temperature	66.8 °F
Humidity	85%
Dew Point	62 °F
Wind	ESE at 0.0 mph
Pressure	30.00 in (Falling)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	71.3 °F
Yesterday's Minimum	68.7 °F
Normal high	70 °F
Normal low	53 °F
Record high	82 °F (1965)
Record low	29 °F (1991)
Sunrise	06:15 AM (CST)
Sunset	05:00 PM (CST)
Moon Rise	11:59 PM (CST)
Moon Set	12:31 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 Hurricane Wind Warning, Hurricane Warning Statement as of 3:49 am CST on November 9, 2009

... Hurricane wind warning remains in effect until 6 PM CST
Tuesday...
... Hurricane Warning remains in effect...

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

Make the final preparations to protect life and property. Rush to
complete the hardening of your home or business by closing
shutters and bracing garage doors.

If evacuating... leave as soon as possible. Guard against being
stuck out on roadways when dangerous winds and heavy rains
arrive. Again... do not stay in a Mobile or manufactured home.
Remember... pets are not allowed in most official shelters... so
check ahead with your intended shelter.

If staying in a home... turn the refrigerator to maximum cold and
keep it closed. Turn off propane tanks and unplug small
appliances. Fill the bathtub with water in case the tap water
becomes unavailable after the storm. This is for cleaning and
Flushing purposes. Do not drink it.

... Winds...
as Hurricane Ida approaches... sustained tropical storm force
winds are expected to begin this afternoon... with hurricane force
winds possible overnight tonight. A hurricane wind warning is
issued when a landfalling hurricane is expected to spread
hurricane force winds well inland. Serious property damage... power
outages... blowing debris... and fallen trees can be expected as
winds reach or exceed 74 mph.

... Storm surge and storm tide...
tides are currently running 2 feet above normal. Tides will continue
to rise and are expected to be near 3 feet above normal. These
high tide levels may lead to some Road closures later this morning.
Minor storm surge flooding of 4 to 6 feet can be expected 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.

... 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
Hurricane wind warning in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday...

	Today Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Widespread showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of showers 90 percent.
	Tonight Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
	Tuesday Tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers in the morning...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph decreasing to 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon.
	Tuesday Night Partly cloudy. 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 upper 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.