Statement as of 10:42 am CDT on June 28, 2010
... Coastal Flood Watch in effect through Thursday evening...
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a coastal
Flood Watch... which is in effect through Thursday evening.
Easterly winds of 15 to 20 knots today across the coastal waters
is expected to increase to above 20 knots beginning tonight
through most of this week. This will continue to cause tides of
one half to one foot above normal today... giving tides ranging
from 3 to 4 feet MLLW near the times of high tide.
Depending on the future track of Alex and the overall extent of
the evolving windfield across the Gulf... tides of one to over two
feet above normal will be possible by Tuesday... which would yield
total tides above 4 feet MLLW across most locations during the
time of high tide.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings... and take action to
protect property.