to strengthen to hurricane status and move west northwest toward the
northeast coast of Mexico over the next several days. As of 4pm ...a
Hurricane Watch is in effect along the south Texas coast south of Baffin
Bay southward into northeast Mexico. Based on the current forecast, the
main affects of Alex in southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi are
anticipated to be the potential of locally heavy rainfall through
Thursday as tropical moisture moves northward into the area.. Rainfall
totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected over the next several days, with
locally higher amounts possible. A Flash Flood/Flood Watch may be
issued in later forecasts. In addition, east and southeast winds of 15
to 20 knots will cause tides to be 1 to 2 feet above normal along
coastal areas, with minor flooding of low lying coastal areas possible
at times of high tide. A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect to highlight
the potential of coastal flooding. Continue to follow the progress of
Tropical Storm Alex and local impact in southeast Louisiana and south
Mississippi by visiting the following web sites. National Hurricane
Center - www.nhc.noaa.gov
Captain Tommy C. Boyett, LEM
Director, West Feliciana OHSEP
P.O. Box 796
9938 West Feliciana Parkway
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Cell (225) 245-4221
Office (225) 635-6428
Fax (225) 635-6996
tboyett@wfpso.org
tcboyett@bellsouth.net
wfpeoc@att.net
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