Biloxi, Mississippi

... 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
Jefferson... lower Lafourche... lower Plaquemines... lower St.
Bernard... lower Terrebonne... Orleans... St. Charles... St. John
The Baptist... St. Tammany... Tangipahoa... upper Jefferson...
upper Lafourche... upper Plaquemines... upper St. Bernard...
upper Terrebonne and Washington. In southern Mississippi...
Hancock... Harrison... Jackson... Pearl River... Pike and Walthall.

* Through Tuesday afternoon

* deep tropical moisture will move into the region from late
tonight into Tuesday resulting in periods of heavy rainfall.
Moderate durations of heavier rain may produce rainfall rates in
excess of 2 inches per hour. Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches will
be possible 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.

... 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 Monday morning or early Monday
afternoon. The latest forecast is for tropical storm force winds
with gusts to hurricane force from late Monday afternoon to early
Tuesday afternoon. Should the storm track further west than
anticipated... sustained tropical storm force winds could approach
hurricane strength over lower Plaquemines and extreme lower St.
Bernard parishes Monday night. 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 by Monday morning. Storm surge flooding of 4
to 6 feet above normal outside of hurricane protection levees
Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. These high tide levels
may lead to some Road closures by Monday 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.