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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
HURRICANE IDA LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
1051 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009

...HURRICANE IDA MOVING INTO THE GULF OF MEXICO...

.AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE IN SELECT LOCATIONS AND COASTAL
WATERS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.

.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A HURRICANE WATCH CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.

A HURRICANE WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF INLAND
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI COASTAL WATERS.

A TROPICAL STORM WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF INLAND
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PART OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.

PLEASE CHECK THE LATEST PUBLIC AND MARINE FORECASTS FOR DETAILED
INFORMATION ABOUT ADDITIONAL HAZARDS.

.STORM INFORMATION...
AT 9 AM CST...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IDA WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 21.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 86.0 WEST...OR ABOUT 75 MILES
NORTHEAST OF COZUMEL MEXICO. THIS IS ABOUT 660 MILES
SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF NEW ORLEANS LA...OR ABOUT 660 MILES
SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF GULFPORT MS. STORM MOTION WAS NORTHWEST AT 10
MPH. STORM INTENSITY WAS 90 MPH.

.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
WHEN MAKING DECISIONS...DO NOT FOCUS ON THE EXACT FORECAST TRACK.
HURRICANE IDA IS NOW A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE. THE HURRICANE IS
EXPECTED TO STREGTHEN TO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE OVER THE SOUTHERN
GULF OF MEXICO BEFORE WEAKENING OVER THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO.
HOWEVER...THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN A CATEGORY ONE
HURRICANE AS IT APPROACHES COASTAL SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND COASTAL
MISSISSIPPI LATE TONIGHT AND MONDAY. THE MAIN THREATS FROM HURRICANE
IDA WILL INCLUDE HEAVY RAINFALL...STRONG WINDS...STORM SURGE
ALONG THE COAST AND TIDAL LAKES. IT IS TOO EARLY TO PROVIDE EXACT
WIND AND SURGE FORECAST VALUES FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS. A GENERAL
CONCERN SHOULD BE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF SOME DAMAGE SOMEWHERE
WITHIN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI.

.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR THOSE UNDER A WATCH...NOW IS THE TIME TO BEGIN PREPARING YOUR
HOME OR BUSINESS ACCORDING TO YOUR HURRICANE DISASTER PLAN. LISTEN
FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS AND BE READY TO EVACUATE IF NECESSARY. HEED
THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND COMPLY WITH ANY ORDERS THAT ARE
ISSUED. FOR INTERESTS AT PORTS...DOCKS...AND MARINAS...IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PERFORM THE PRESCRIBED PREPARATIONS ACCORDING
TO YOUR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR TROPICAL CYCLONES. IF YOU
LIVE ON A BOAT...BEGIN TO SAFELY SECURE YOUR CRAFT AND MAKE PLANS
TO LEAVE IT FOR ADEQUATE LAND BASED SHELTER. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE
WARNINGS. REGARDING THE COASTAL WATERS UNDER A WATCH...SMALL CRAFT
SHOULD RETURN TO PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. CLOSELY MONITOR NOAA
WEATHER RADIO OR OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS FOR OFFICIAL STORM
INFORMATION. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE FORECAST. FOR
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY AND PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION... PLEASE
REFER TO THE DETAILED RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE TO YOUR LOCATION AS
FURTHER DESCRIBED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE
AND YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

&&

.NEXT UPDATE...
THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS AROUND 1 PM CST...OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS
WARRANT.

GMZ550-555-570-575-091700-
/O.CON.KLIX.HU.A.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
TO LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PASCAGOULA MS TO THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
TO LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PASCAGOULA MS TO THE SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1051 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009

...HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

..NEW INFORMATION...
HURRICANE IDA IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE MOVING INTO THE
SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO THIS MORNING. THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED
TO MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS AND TOWARD THE ALABAMA

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

BOAT OWNERS AND CAPTAINS OF SMALL CRAFT NEED TO DETERMINE THE
BEST STRATEGY FOR SECURING THEIR CRAFT.

&&

...WINDS...
AS HURRICANE IDA MOVES CLOSER...SUSTAINED TROPICAL STORM FORCE
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP LATE SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY
MORNING. HURRICANE FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED FROM LATE MONDAY
AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY MORNING.

...SEAS...
SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD TO 20 TO 30 FEET MONDAY AFTERNOON AND
LAST THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING AS HURRICANE IDA MOVES THROUGH THE
COASTAL WATERS.

...WATERSPOUTS...
WATERSPOUTS WILL BE POSSIBLE BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING.

$$

GMZ530-091700-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TR.A.0001.091108T1651Z-000000T0000Z/
LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN AND LAKE MAUREPAS-
1051 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

..NEW INFORMATION...
HURRICANE IDA IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE MOVING INTO THE
SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO THIS MORNING. THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED
TO MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS ON MONDAY.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

BOAT OWNERS AND CAPTAINS OF SMALL CRAFT NEED TO DETERMINE THE
BEST STRATEGY FOR SECURING THEIR CRAFT.

&&

...WINDS...
AS HURRICANE IDA MOVES CLOSER...THE THREAT FOR SUSTAINED HIGH
WINDS IS LIKELY TO INCREASE. THE LATEST FORECAST IS FOR TROPICAL
STORM FORCE WINDS FROM LATE MONDAY EVENING TO EARLY TUESDAY
AFTERNOON.

...WATERSPOUTS...
WATERSPOUTS WILL BE POSSIBLE BEGINNING LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING.

$$

LAZ063-064-068>070-MSZ080>082-091700-
/O.NEW.KLIX.HI.A.0001.091108T1651Z-091111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.HU.A.1011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
UPPER PLAQUEMINES-UPPER ST. BERNARD-LOWER JEFFERSON-
LOWER PLAQUEMINES-LOWER ST. BERNARD-HANCOCK-HARRISON-JACKSON-
1051 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009

...HURRICANE WIND WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

..NEW INFORMATION...
HURRICANE IDA IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE MOVING INTO THE
SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO THIS MORNING. THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED
TO MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS ON MONDAY.

...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
PERSION...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.

IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A TRIP TO THE HARDWARE STORE...THE GROCERY
STORE...OR THE GAS STATION...DO SO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

&&

...WINDS...
AS HURRICANE IDA MOVES CLOSER...THE THREAT FOR SUSTAINED HIGH
WINDS IS LIKELY TO INCREASE. THE LATEST FORECAST IS FOR STRONG
TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS WITH GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE FROM
MONDAY AFTERNOON TO EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. MINOR DAMAGE WILL
OCCUR TO MANY MOBILE HOMES. A FEW HOMES MAY RECEIVE MOSTLY MINOR
DAMAGE TO ROOF SHINGLES AND SIDING. UNSECURED LIGHTWEIGHT ITEMS
MAY BECOME PROJECTILES...CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. SOME
ELECTRICAL WIRES WILL BE BLOWN DOWN...AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE
LIKELY. MOST NEWLY PLANTED TREES AND SHRUBS WILL BE DAMAGED OR
UPROOTED. SOME WEAKER SMALL TREES AND LARGE BRANCHES MAY SNAP.

...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDE...
STORM SURGE FLOODING OF 5 TO 7 FEET CAN BE EXPECTED OUTSIDE HURRICANE
PROTECTION LEVEES...AND ALONG THE IMMEDIATE MISSISSIPPI COAST FROM
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING. FLOODING OF SEVERAL 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.


$$

LAZ038-040-058>062-065>067-MSZ077-091700-
/O.NEW.KLIX.TI.A.0001.091108T1651Z-091111T0000Z/
TANGIPAHOA-ST. TAMMANY-ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST-UPPER LAFOURCHE-
ST. CHARLES-UPPER JEFFERSON-ORLEANS-UPPER TERREBONNE-
LOWER TERREBONNE-LOWER LAFOURCHE-PEARL RIVER-
1051 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009

...TROPICAL STORM WIND WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

..NEW INFORMATION...
HURRICANE IDA IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE MOVING INTO THE
SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO THIS MORNING. THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED
TO MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS ON MONDAY.

...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 MOVES CLOSER...THE THREAT FOR SUSTAINED HIGH
WINDS IS LIKELY TO INCREASE. THE LATEST FORECAST IS FOR TROPICAL
STORM FORCE WINDS FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY MORNING.
MINOR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IN OLDER MOBILE HOME PARKS. NEWLY PLANTED
TREES AND SHRUBS MAY BE UPROOTED IF NOT SECURED PROPERLY. WEAK
TREE BRANCHES MAY SNAP. RESIDENTS SHOULD MOVE UNFASTENED
ITEMS...SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS AND DECK FURNITURE...INDOORS.

...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDE...
MINOR STORM SURGE FLOODING OF 3 TO 5 FEET CAN BE EXPECTED OUTSIDE
OF HURRICANE PROTECTION LEVEES AND IN AREAS AROUND LAKES
PONTCHARTRAIN AND MAUREPAS FROM MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING. 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.

$$

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