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River Flood Warning 97, NWS New Orleans, LA

August 30, 2017Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Aug 30, 2017, 5:46 AM CDT for Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Aug 30, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 61 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2017, 5:46 AM CDT (10:46 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 30, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 1, 2017, 7:58 PM CDT
In force
61 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Saint Tammany Parish, LA

The river

Written for the forecast point Tchefuncte River near Covington (CUSL1). The gauge peaked at 22.19 ft at Aug 31, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate15202508/3008/3109/0109/0209/03
Action stage
18 ft
Minor stage
20 ft
Moderate stage
25 ft
Major stage
28 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07375050, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

576 
WGUS44 KLIX 301046
FLWLIX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
546 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans Baton Rouge has issued
a flood warning for the following rivers in Louisiana... 

  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting 
  St. Tammany Parish
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 24 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC103-311646-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0097.170830T1200Z-170901T0300Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.170830T1200Z.170831T0000Z.170831T2100Z.NO/
546 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

The National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until Thursday evening.
* At  5:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 20.5 feet by after midnight tonight. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.

&&

LAT...LON 3056 9016 3051 9027 3041 9018 3046 9007

$$
6 follow-up statements
196 
WGUS84 KLIX 301458
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
958 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...
 
  Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish 
  
  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St.
  Tammany Parish 
  
  Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington affecting St. Tammany 
  Parish 
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 24 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC105-312058-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0095.000000T0000Z-170902T1200Z/
/ROBL1.1.ER.170830T1034Z.170831T1200Z.170902T0600Z.NO/
958 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Tangipahoa River Near Robert.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  9:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.5 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river with beach 
  areas under water.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river.

&&

LAT...LON 3069 9043 3069 9050 3030 9030 3036 9025






$$

LAC103-312058-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-170901T0112Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.170830T1037Z.170831T0000Z.170831T1912Z.NO/
958 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until Thursday evening.
* At  9:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.0 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.

&&

LAT...LON 3056 9016 3051 9027 3041 9018 3046 9007






$$

LAC103-312058-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-170831T2100Z/
/CVEL1.1.ER.170830T1455Z.170831T0000Z.170831T1500Z.NO/
958 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Bogue Falaya River At Boston St in Covington.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At  9:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 7.5 feet by this evening.the river will fall below 
  flood stage by tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Water will rise onto the right bank flooding 
  property of the Bogue Falaya Towers at East Boston Street and 
  threatening commercial property on the left bank near Military 
  Road. Bogue Falaya River Park and Christ Episcopal School grounds 
  will begin to flood.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...The river will leave its banks under the 
  Boston Street Bridge and begin to flood the Boston Towers property.

&&

LAT...LON 3052 9004 3052 9014 3042 9016 3042 9004






$$
274 
WGUS84 KLIX 310144
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
844 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in 
Louisiana...
 
The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St.
Tammany Parish 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 24 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC103-010744-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-170901T1525Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.170830T1037Z.170831T1200Z.170901T0925Z.NO/
844 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until Friday morning.
* At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising until cresting 
  at around 21.5 feet by early tomorrow morning. The river is expected 
  to fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.

&&

LAT...LON 3056 9016 3051 9027 3041 9018 3046 9007






$$
820 
WGUS84 KLIX 311600
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
1100 AM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...
 
  Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish
  
  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St.
  Tammany Parish 
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 24 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC105-012200-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0095.000000T0000Z-170903T1800Z/
/ROBL1.1.ER.170830T1034Z.170831T1800Z.170903T1200Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday afternoon...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Tangipahoa River Near Robert.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and will fall below flood stage 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Low places along Highway 22 south of Robert 
  will be under water. Water will approach the entrance of Hidden 
  Oaks Campground. Trailers at the camp ground will be unable to be 
  moved out when the river reaches 18 feet.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river with beach 
  areas under water.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 3069 9043 3069 9050 3030 9030 3036 9025






$$

LAC103-012159-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-170902T1047Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.170830T1037Z.170831T1800Z.170902T0447Z.NO/
1100 AM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until late Friday night.
* At 10:30 AM Thursday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.3 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow night.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under 
  a few inches of water. The Goodbee commumunity is threatened with 
  flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles
  must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.


&&

LAT...LON 3056 9016 3051 9027 3041 9018 3046 9007






$$
692 
WGUS84 KLIX 010129
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
829 PM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting 
  St. Tammany Parish 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 24 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC103-020729-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-170902T1047Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.170830T1037Z.170831T1915Z.170902T0447Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until late Friday night.
* At  7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Friday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under 
  a few inches of water. The Goodbee commumunity is threatened with 
  flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles
  must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.


&&

LAT...LON 3056 9016 3051 9027 3041 9018 3046 9007






$$
494 
WGUS84 KLIX 011651
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
1151 AM CDT Fri Sep 1 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...
 
  Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish 
  
  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting St.
  Tammany Parish 
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 24 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC105-021200-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0095.000000T0000Z-170902T1200Z/
/ROBL1.1.ER.170830T1034Z.170831T1530Z.170902T0600Z.NO/
1151 AM CDT Fri Sep 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tangipahoa River Near Robert.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 10:30 AM Friday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  after midnight.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river.

&&

LAT...LON 3069 9043 3069 9050 3030 9030 3036 9025






$$

LAC103-020600-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-170902T0600Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.170830T1037Z.170831T1915Z.170902T0000Z.NO/
1151 AM CDT Fri Sep 1 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* until late tonight.
* At 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking 
  lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.

&&

LAT...LON 3056 9016 3051 9027 3041 9018 3046 9007






$$
001 
WGUS84 KLIX 020058
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
758 PM CDT Fri Sep 1 2017

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...
 
  Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish
  Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington affecting 
  St. Tammany Parish
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with 
anticipated rain for the next 24 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts 
will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of 
rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups.  Turn 
around and don't drown!

A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio, local tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the 
latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can 
also be found at Weather.Gov.

&&

LAC105-020128-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0095.000000T0000Z-170902T1200Z/
/ROBL1.1.ER.170830T1034Z.170831T1530Z.170901T2237Z.NO/
758 PM CDT Fri Sep 1 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Tangipahoa River Near Robert.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  5:37 PM Friday.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 11.9 feet by Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding near the river.

&&

LAT...LON 3069 9043 3069 9050 3030 9030 3036 9025

$$

LAC103-020128-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-170902T0600Z/
/CUSL1.1.ER.170830T1037Z.170831T1915Z.170901T2157Z.NO/
758 PM CDT Fri Sep 1 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Tchefuncte River Above U.S. Highway 190 Near Covington.
* At  7:30 PM Friday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  4:57 PM Friday.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 15.7 feet by Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be 
  under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and 
  vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are 
  anticipated.

&&

LAT...LON 3056 9016 3051 9027 3041 9018 3046 9007

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Aug 30, 5:38 AM CDT, 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 30, 5:38 AM CDT, 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
538 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

.SHORT TERM...

Conditions will continue to gradually improve through tomorrow now
that Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall in Southwest
Louisiana. A dry slot in the mid-levels of the atmosphere that is
well depicted by satellite imagery has allowed for more broken and
rain bands on the eastern periphery of the system tonight, and
this trend should continue through the day today. Given the lower
threat of rainfall, have reduced POP values areas in the southern
half of the CWA to only chance range of 30 to 50 percent for
today. However, still expect to see higher POP of 70 to 80 percent
over the northern and eastern portions of the CWA as the tropical
low moves further inland. These bands of rainfall could produce
some locally heavy rainfall, and this has prompted a continuation
of the flash flood watch through tomorrow evening. A rather tight
pressure gradient should also develop over the area today, and
expect to see onshore winds of 20 to 30 mph over the southern part
of the CWA. These winds should persist into tonight, and then
gradually weaken through the day tomorrow as the pressure gradient
over the day decreases. Rain chances will also continue to
gradually decrease into the day tomorrow as the tropical system
pushes further away from the area, and drier and more stable air
in the wake of the system builds in. In general, rain chances
should range from 30 to 50 percent tomorrow for some scattered
rain bands on the periphery of the low.

By Friday, a general trough in the wake of the tropical system
will remain in place across the forecast area, but a very dry
airmass wrapping around the low will keep precipitable water
values on the low side at 1.7 to 1.8 inches. This lack of moisture
in the mid-levels should result in much lower convective potential
through the day, and have only a 20 to 30 percent chance of rain
in the forecast. Significantly less cloud cover is also expected
due to the drying of the atmosphere, and expect to see increased
temperatures back near normal readings in the upper 80s and lower
90s by Friday afternoon.

.LONG TERM...

The weekend will be a very typical one for the Gulf Coast in early
September. A weak ridge of high pressure will build in from the
west by Saturday and remain in place through Sunday night. This
weak ridging and the subsidence associated with it will keep the
mid and upper levels of the atmosphere fairly dry. As a result,
precipitable water values will remain near average in the 1.75
inch range through the weekend. Expect to see a very typical
diurnal convective cycle for both Saturday and Sunday with near
normal POP values of 30 to 40 percent in the forecast each
afternoon. Temperatures will be near average at around 90 degrees
each afternoon.

Heading into early next week, both the GFS and the ECMWF indicate
that an inverted trough and possible weak low pressure system in
the Gulf of Mexico will move northward toward the forecast area.
The main impact from this trough axis will be a combination of
increased forcing aloft and deeper tropical moisture feeding back
into the area. A lack of any discernible synoptic scale low level
features to focus on implies that any convection forming next
Monday or Tuesday will tend to develop along pre-existing
mesoscale boundaries like seabreeze fronts. The convection will
tend to diurnally driven over land, and have highest POP values 40
to 50 percent in the afternoon hours each day. Expect to see
convective activity turn more isolated over inland areas in the
evening and overnight hours. However, along the immediate coast,
POP values could remain elevated at 30 to 40 percent through the
night as showers and storms offshore move in and dissipate.
Temperatures should remain near climatological averages early
next week.

&&

.AVIATION...

In general, widespread MVFR to occasional IFR category conditions
are expected through most of the TAF forecast period due to
ceilings and visibilities restricted at times by convection.

&&

.MARINE...

Rough boating conditions will persist over the coastal waters
today through tomorrow as a strong pressure gradient associated
with Tropical Storm Harvey continues to impact the region. Expect
winds of 25 to 35 knots over the western waters and 20 to 30 knots
over the eastern waters today and tonight. As the low moves
further inland tomorrow, winds should gradually improve through
the day. These strong winds will keep seas elevated at 9 to 12
feet over the western waters and 5 to 8 feet over the eastern
waters through tomorrow morning. Some improvement in sea state
conditions is expected by tomorrow afternoon and evening. Heading
into Friday and upcoming weekend, conditions will improve
dramatically as a broad ridge of high pressure settles over the
region. Expect to see a general southwest wind around 10 knots for
Friday and Saturday, and then a transition to a southeast flow
for Sunday and Monday. Seas should also drop down to 1 to 3 feet
during this period.

&&

.DECISION SUPPORT...

DSS code: Orange.
Deployed: None.
Activation: None.
Activities: DSS Support for Tropical Storm Harvey Impacts

Decision Support Services (DSS) Code Legend
Green  = No weather impacts that require action.
Blue   = Long-fused watch, warning, or advisory in effect or
         high visibility event.
Yellow = Heightened impacts with short-fused watch, warning or
         advisory issuances; radar support.
Orange = High Impacts; Slight to Moderate risk severe; nearby tropical
         events; HazMat or other large episodes.
Red    = Full engagement for Moderate risk of severe and/or
         direct tropical threats; Events of National Significance

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
MCB  81  73  83  70 /  80  60  50  30
BTR  82  74  85  72 /  80  60  50  20
ASD  84  77  87  74 /  80  50  30  30
MSY  84  78  88  76 /  60  40  30  20
GPT  83  77  87  74 /  90  50  40  30
PQL  83  77  87  74 /  90  70  60  30

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Tropical Storm Warning for LAZ056-059-065>068.

     Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for LAZ034>037-039-
     040-046>050-056>072.

     Coastal Flood Advisory until 7 PM CDT Thursday for LAZ040-050-
     058-060>062-064-069-070-072.

     Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for LAZ034-035-046>050-
     057-058-060>064-069-070.

GM...Tropical Storm Warning for GMZ550-552-570-572.

     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT Thursday for GMZ532-534-536-
     538-555-557-575-577.

     Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM CDT Thursday for GMZ530.

MS...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for MSZ068>071-077-
     080>082.

     Coastal Flood Advisory until 7 PM CDT Thursday for MSZ080>082.

GM...Tropical Storm Warning for GMZ552-570-572.

     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT Thursday for GMZ534-536-538-
     555-557-575-577.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 30, 5:09 AM CDT, 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
509 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577-LAZ034>037-
039-040-046>050-056>072-MSZ068>071-077-080>082-302215-
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-
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-
East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-St. Tammany-Iberville-
West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-Assumption-
St. James-St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-St. Charles-
Upper Jefferson-Orleans-Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-
Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southern Tangipahoa-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-Pearl River-
Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
509 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Southeast
Louisiana...South Mississippi and the adjacent coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Assumption, Terrebonne,
Lafourche, and Lower Jefferson Parish and adjacent coastal waters today.
Tropical storm force winds of 35 to 45 mph may occur at times in
the warned area. Coastal flooding from storm surge of 1 to 3 feet
above normal could also occur in this area.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Southeast Louisiana
and South Mississippi parishes and counties. Heavy rain bands
associated with Tropical Storm Harvey could produce locally heavy
rainfall resulting in street flooding of low lying and poor
drainage areas today and tonight.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for coastal parishes and
counties in Louisiana and Mississippi outside of the Tropical
Storm Warning. Strong onshore winds of 25 to 30 mph could increase
tides 1 to 2 feet above normal resulting in minor flooding of low
lying roads outside of levee protected areas.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for all of the coastal waters
not in the Tropical Storm Warning. Strong onshore winds of 20 to
30 knots and seas of 5 to 8 feet east of the river and 9 to 12
feet west of the river will persist through tonight.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Metro Baton Rouge, Metro New
Orleans, and the River Parishes today. Southerly winds of 20 to 25
mph with gusts to 35 mph at times can be expected in the advisory
area.

A Marginal to Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms exists across
the area today and tonight. The primary risk from any severe
thunderstorms that form will be tornadoes and strong gusty winds.
The highest threat of tornadoes will be along and south of the
Interstate 10 corridor.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The Flash Flood watch will remain in effect through Thursday
evening as outer rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Harvey
continue to bring a threat of heavy rainfall to the area.
Additional rainfall of between 1 to 3 inches will be possible
from today through Thursday evening. This heavy rainfall could
produce street flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas
through Thursday evening.

A Coastal Flood Advisory will remain in effect through Thursday
evening for coastal parishes and counties in Louisiana and
Mississippi as strong onshore winds of 20 to 30 mph persist. Tide
levels 1 to 2 feet above normal could result in minor flooding of
low lying roads outside of the levee protected areas.

A Small Craft Advisory will remain in effect through Thursday
evening as strong southerly winds of 20 to 30 knots and seas of 5
to 8 feet east of the river and 9 to 12 feet west of the river
persist. Conditions should gradually improve through the day on
Thursday as Tropical Storm Harvey moves inland and weakens.

A Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms is expected Thursday over
northern portions of the forecast area as Tropical Storm Harvey
moves into northern Louisiana and Mississippi. A few outer rain
bands associated with the system could have isolated severe
thunderstorms that produce tornadoes and strong gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today but may be needed for
flood monitoring today and tomorrow.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 30, 12:45 AM CDT, 5 hours 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1245 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

MSZ077-080>082-300630-
Jackson-Harrison-Hancock-Pearl River-
1245 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT HARRISON...NORTHEASTERN
HANCOCK...JACKSON AND EAST CENTRAL PEARL RIVER COUNTIES...

At 1244 AM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Diamondhead to 8
miles west of Latimer to near Gautier to 21 miles south of Moss
Point. Movement was north at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, Poplarville, St. Martin,
Escatawpa, Diamondhead, Gautier, D'iberville, Wade, Latimer, Big
Point, Lyman, Saucier, Helena, Gulf Hills, Hurley, Vancleave and
Hickory Hills.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3036 8845 3033 8846 3032 8850 3035 8851
      3035 8858 3037 8859 3036 8868 3046 8896
      3037 8935 3081 8956 3087 8934 3065 8934
      3065 8924 3068 8924 3068 8889 3074 8888
      3073 8858 3065 8841 3038 8841 3035 8839
TIME...MOT...LOC 0544Z 165DEG 23KT 3046 8929 3054 8899 3041 8861 3012
8846
Local storm report, Aug 30, 3:53 AM CDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
353 AM CDT WED AUG 30 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0335 AM     MARINE TSTM WIND 55 E VENICE             29.25N 88.44W
08/30/2017  M59 MPH          GMZ577             XX   AWOS

            MAIN PASS 289C AWOS STATION KVKY REPORTED A 51 KNOT WIND
            GUST DURING A THUNDERSTORM.

&&

BWAGNER

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 29, 8:11 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX64 min
Aug 29, 8:47 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXLivingston37 hr
Aug 29, 9:45 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX60 min
Aug 29, 10:29 PM CDTTropical Storm WarningLIXAssumption21 hr
Aug 29, 10:46 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX59 min
Aug 29, 11:47 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX28 min
Aug 30, 12:13 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX32 min
Aug 30, 12:26 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXSaint John the Baptist19 min
Aug 30, 12:28 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXJefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist, Tangipahoa2 hr
Aug 30, 12:36 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX24 min
Aug 30, 12:54 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXLivingston21 min
Aug 30, 12:56 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXSaint Charles2 hr
Aug 30, 12:58 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX62 min
Aug 30, 1:02 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX118 min
Aug 30, 1:06 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX24 min
Aug 30, 1:23 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX97 min
Aug 30, 1:30 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX60 min
Aug 30, 1:40 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXJefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles3 hr
Aug 30, 2:05 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX55 min
Aug 30, 2:24 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXSaint Tammany, Tangipahoa66 min
Aug 30, 3:12 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX93 min
Aug 30, 6:03 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX117 min
Aug 30, 10:14 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX31 min
Aug 30, 10:46 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXOrleans29 min
Aug 30, 11:06 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany39 min
Aug 30, 11:57 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
Aug 30, 12:23 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX52 min
Aug 30, 1:12 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX48 min

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Sources

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