...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Central Plaquemines, Coastal Jefferson Parish, Eastern
Orleans, Lower Jefferson, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard,
Northern St. Tammany, Southeast St. Tammany, Southwestern St.
Tammany, Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard,
Washington and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including
the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern
Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison,
Southern Jackson and Walthall.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
TORNADO WATCH 3 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS
THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS
LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS MISSISSIPPI SOUND
LAKE BORGNE CHANDELEUR SOUND BRETON SOUND
COASTAL WATERS FROM PORT FOURCHON LA TO LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER
LA OUT 20 NM
COASTAL WATERS FROM THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
TO PORT FOURCHON LOUISIANA OUT 20 NM
COASTAL WATERS FROM BOOTHVILLE LA TO SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER OUT 20 NM
COASTAL WATERS FROM PASCAGOULA MISSISSIPPI TO STAKE ISLAND OUT
20 NM
TORNADO WATCH 3 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 7 AM CST THIS MORNING FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS
IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 PARISHES
IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
JEFFERSON LAFOURCHE ORLEANS
PLAQUEMINES ST. BERNARD ST. CHARLES
ST. TAMMANY TERREBONNE
IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
HANCOCK HARRISON JACKSON
PEARL RIVER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BAY ST. LOUIS, BAYOU CANE,
BELLE CHASSE, BURAS, CHALMETTE, COVINGTON, CROSSROADS, CUT OFF,
DESTREHAN, DIAMONDHEAD, EAST NEW ORLEANS, GALLIANO, GAUTIER,
GULFPORT, HOUMA, KENNER, LACOMBE, LAROSE, MANDEVILLE, MCNEIL,
METAIRIE, MOSS POINT, NEW ORLEANS, NORCO, OCEAN SPRINGS,
PASCAGOULA, PICAYUNE, POINTE A LA HACHE, PORT SULPHUR, RACELAND,
SLIDELL, ST. MARTIN, THIBODAUX, VIOLET, AND WAVELAND.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St.
Charles.
* WHEN...Until 345 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 147 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Orleans, Timberlane, Harvey, Chalmette, Belle Chasse,
Marrero, Avondale, Metairie, East New Orleans, Jefferson,
Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Jean Lafitte, Terrytown, Arabi,
Woodmere, Estelle, Meraux and Bridge City.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas and Lake Borgne.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CST Tuesday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas and Lake Borgne.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CST Tuesday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 58 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern
Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM CST Tuesday. For
the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
&&
