Coastal Flood Watch  Statement as of 4:56 am CST on November 7, 2009

... Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday
morning...

Interests along the coast and on the tidal lakes outside the
hurricane levee protection systems should closely monitor the
situation. Also interests along lower reaches of rivers and
streams that drain into the tidal lakes should be mindful of
rising water levels due to tidal effects.

Residents and interests along the coast are urged to make
preparations for moderate to significant inundation that may last
for 2 to 3 days as tides rise as high as 3 to 4 feet above normal
at times through Tuesday morning.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Preparedness actions should
include removal of machinery... vehicles and other movable
property out of areas prone to coastal flooding today. Access
roads into tidal marshes... marinas and area camps are likely to
become inundated and impassible for lengthy periods by Sunday
morning through Tuesday. Some minor inundation may be realized as
early as today.

Stay tuned to local TV... radio... NOAA all-hazards radio or the
internet for the latest on this potential coastal flooding
episode. A coastal Flood Warning may be issued for portions of
the coast at any time through Tuesday morning.



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