http://www.worldwidedx.com/ Contains FEMA emergency declarations and National situation updates. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:53:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.worldwidedx.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.worldwidedx.com/ http://www.worldwidedx.com/fema-declarations-national-updates/37212-fema-national-update-friday-november-20-2009-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:43 GMT *Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED)* *Significant National Weather* *West*Â* A strong cold front will move... Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED)

Significant National Weather

WestÂ*
A strong cold front will move into the coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest today. The Oregon headlands will see wind gusts up to 80 mph while the ridge tops of the Sierras will see gusts up to 125 mph. Rain is expected from Washington to the northern San Joaquin Valley of Central California. An additional 6 to 8 inches of rain is forecast in the Olympic Peninsula while the rest of western Washington through the San Francisco Bay area may see rain totals of an inch or more. The Cascades and the northern half of the Sierra Nevada will see heavy snow and gusty winds; the strong winds will reach as far east as Idaho, Nevada and Utah. The storm will weaken on Saturday as it moves eastward through the Great Basin to the northern and central Rockies and mountain snow and gusty winds are expected. A second cold front will arrive Saturday night into Sunday, bringing more rain and snow from Washington, Oregon, and northern California to western sections of Montana and Wyoming.
A third cold front will move into Washington and Oregon early next week.


South
Thunderstorms with some very heavy rain is expected later today or tonight for parts of southeast Texas;Â* rainfall totals may reach 5 to 8 inches with some locally heavier amounts which may cause some flooding. Lighter rain is expected northward into eastern Oklahoma, western Arkansas and Louisiana.
On Saturday the rain will move northwards into the lower Mississippi Valley and the Southeast as it tapers off in Texas and the Gulf region may see rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches. On Sunday the rain will move into the western portions of Virginia and North Carolina as the rain tapers off in the Southeast, leaving only occasional showers in the region. Northern Florida may see a few thunderstorms on Sunday.

Northeast
As a storm system moves up through the Great Lakes into Canada, the Northeast will see some scattered rain today. The rain will be mostly in New York and New England, with a few showers possible into northern Pennsylvania and New Jersey; areas closer to Canada will see the most rain with rainfall totals from one half to one inch. By Sunday night into Monday the rain will move northwards with the heaviest rain expected from the mid-Atlantic coast to southern New England.
Midwest
The Midwest will be dry today except for a few showers around the Great Lakes. The region will remain dry through Sunday when light showers are possible from western Lake Superior to Kansas as well as a few showers moving southward toward the Ohio River.Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activity.(FEMA HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook

AtlanticÂ*
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Saturday afternoon.
Western PacificÂ*
No activity threatening United States Territories. (NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

Severe Weather PDAs
Norâ??easter created by Tropical Storm Ida November 13-14:
New Jersey:
â?¢Â*IA and PA PDAs continue in Atlantic and Cape May and Ocean counties.Â* PDAs in Monmouth, Cumberland, Middlesex and Burlington have yet to be scheduled.
Virginia:
â?¢Â*IA PDAs that began November 16 in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Chesapeake, Poquoson, and Hampton have been completed.
â?¢Â*PA PDAs continue in Norfolk, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Newport News.
Delaware:
â?¢Â*PA PDAs continue in Kent and Sussex counties.
Alabama:
â?¢Â*PA PDAs continue in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.
North Carolina:
â?¢Â*PA PDAs for Dare, Hyde and Currituck Counties are scheduled to begin November 23.
Storms created by Tropical Storm Ida on October 29, 2009:
Louisiana
â?¢Â*IA and PA PDAs continue in Bossier, Caddo and Webster Parishes.

Wildfire Update

Â*

Note: Fire season is coming to an end - the National Interagency Coordination Center will issue reports only on Fridays unless there is significant activity.
â?¢Â*National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
â?¢Â*National Fire Activity as ofÂ* Friday, November 13, 2009
â?¢Â*Initial attack activity:Â* Light (108 new fires)
â?¢Â*New large fires:Â* 1
â?¢Â*Large fires contained:Â* 1
â?¢Â*Uncontained large fires:Â* 0
â?¢Â*States affected:Â* AZ and MOÂ*Â*(NIFC) Disaster Declaration Activity

On November 19, 2009 the Governor of Arkansas requested a Major Disaster Declaration due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning October 29, 2009 and continuing. The Governor is requesting Public Assistance, including direct Federal assistance, for 37 Counties and Hazard Mitigation statewide.Â*(FEMA HQ)Â*Â*





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Significant National Weather

Â*WestÂ*
Additional low-pressure systems will continue to impact the Northwest for the remainder of the week.
The first system will swing up near Vancouver Island today, with strong winds impacting the Oregon and Washington coasts; sustained winds may be as high as 40 mph, with gusts to 60 mph.Â* A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through late this afternoon for the west slopes of the north and central Cascades.Â* Snow levels in the Washington Cascades will climb to between 3,500 and 4,500 feet, and the Olympic Mountains will see snow levels rise to near 5,500 feet.Â* Total snow accumulation in the Washington Cascades from this multi-day event will be between 1 and 3 feet.Â* Through Friday, rain amounts of 7 inches or more will impact the Olympic Mountains, resulting in possible river flooding.
Coastal areas of northwest Oregon and western Washington may see between 3 and 6 inches of rain; farther inland, 1 to 3 inches are possible in Seattle and Portland.Â* The cold front will begin to swing inland with the next area of low pressure on Friday.Â* This will spread rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow farther south into northern California and Nevada impacting San Francisco, Sacramento, Redding, and the Reno/Tahoe area.
Scattered showers and cloud cover will impact areas from the Mississippi River eastward and from the Ohio River northward.Â* Rainfall amounts will generally be light, though portions of eastern Ohio may see an inch of rain through today.
South
Showers will push through the Carolinas today, as a departing front moves east.Â* High pressure will bring sunny skies to the Tennessee and lower-Mississippi Valleys, and also help to pull moisture back into Texas.Â* This moisture will interact with an approaching upper level disturbance and develop into rain and thunderstorms over central and east Texas Thursday night through Friday.Â* Locally heavy amounts of several inches are possible, especially near the southeast Texas Coast
Northeast
Light rain is forecast over much of West Virginia and western Virginia this afternoon.Â* Showers will impact much of the Mid-Atlantic and southern New York today, then spread northward overnight through northern Upstate New York and New England.Â* Dry conditions will return to the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic as high pressure builds eastward.Â* (NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

Â*No activity.Â*(FEMA HQ)Â*

Tropical Weather Outlook

AtlanticÂ*
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Monday afternoon.
Western PacificÂ*
No activity threatening United States Territories. (NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

Severe Weather PDAs
Alabama began PA PDAs for two counties on November 17.
Louisiana began IA and PA PDAs on November 17 for two parishes.
New Jersey Joint IA PDAs for 7 counties have been completed; PA PDAs are ongoing for 4 counties and have been completed for 7.
Virginia Joint IA PDAs have been completed for seven counties; Joint PA PDAs have been requested for 11 locations, with 7 now completed and 4 remaining.
Delaware PA PDAs are scheduled to begin on November 19.


Wildfire Update

Â*Note: Fire season is coming to an end - the National Interagency Coordination Center will issue reports only on Fridays unless there is significant activity.
â?¢Â*National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
â?¢Â*National Fire Activity as ofÂ* Friday, November 13, 2009
â?¢Â*Initial attack activity:Â* Light (108 new fires)
â?¢Â*New large fires:Â* 1
â?¢Â*Large fires contained:Â* 1
â?¢Â*Uncontained large fires:Â* 0
â?¢Â*States affected:Â* AZ and MOÂ*Â*(NIFC)Â*

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

Â*WestÂ*
Another strong Pacific storm will impact the Northwest today, producing strong winds, heavy rain and snow through Thursday.Â* Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible along the coasts of Washington and Oregon beginning late this afternoon; inland, wind gusts are expected to be 30 to 50 mph in Seattle and Portland.Â* Heavy rain is forecast along the west facing slopes of the mountains and coastal hills; accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are possible.Â* Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet are possible across the Cascades and Olympics.Â* An Avalanche Watch has been issued for the Olympics and west slopes of the North Cascades and Passes.
Midwest
A stalled low pressure system will produce rain and wet snow across the Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and lower Great Lakes today.Â* Portions of southern Michigan and the upper Ohio Valley could receive accumulations up to one inch.
SouthÂ*
A cold front will produce light rain along the Appalachians eastward to the Carolinas today.Â* Rain accumulations will generally be light, but portions of the Carolinas may receive up to an inch.Â* A Freeze Warning has been issued for portions of central Texas and central Oklahoma until later this morning.
Northeast
Light rain is forecast over much of West Virginia and western Virginia this afternoon.Â*Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activityÂ*(FEMA HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Monday afternoon.
Western PacificÂ*
No activity threatening United States Territories.(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)


Earthquake Activity

On Tuesday, November 17 at 10:31 a.m. EST, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake occurred offshore 211 miles south of Metlakatla, AK, and approximately 510 miles northwest of Seattle, WA. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles.Â* No injuries or damages were reported and no tsunami warnings were generated.Â* (FEMA HQ)Â*

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

Â*Note: Fire season is coming to an end - the National Interagency Coordination Center will issue reports only on Fridays unless there is significant activity.
â?¢Â*National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
â?¢Â*National Fire Activity as ofÂ* Friday, November 13, 2009
â?¢Â*Initial attack activity:Â* Light (108 new fires)
â?¢Â*New large fires:Â* 1
â?¢Â*Large fires contained:Â* 1
â?¢Â*Uncontained large fires:Â* 0
â?¢Â*States affected:Â* AZ and MOÂ* (NIFC)


Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

WestÂ*
A strong Pacific storm continues to impact the Northwest, with sustained winds of 20 to 40 mph and gusts over 60 mph possible through late this morning.Â* Heavy morning rain will taper off to showers in western Washington and Oregon by this afternoon.Â* The band of rain and snow will move into western Montana and Idaho overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning.Â* Another round of strong winds and heavy valley rain and mountain snow are likely Wednesday afternoon through Thursday.Â* Overall, parts of the Washington Cascades may see three to four feet of snow over the next few days.Â* The avalanche danger is also high over the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
Midwest
Low pressure over southeastern Missouri will move northward today and Wednesday, resulting in light rain and some light wet snow across southwestern Missouri, southeast Kansas, and extreme northwest Arkansas; accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible.Â* Light to moderate rain (an inch or more accumulation) is likely today from Des Moines through Chicago to Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
South
A cold front will produce scattered showers today from the middle Mississippi Valley to the southern Appalachians.Â* Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible across the Ozark Mountains in northwest Arkansas.
Northeast
An area of moisture from the Southeast and Midwest will move toward the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, producing light showers over the Virginias.Â*Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources) Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Monday afternoon.
Western PacificÂ*
No activity threatening United States Territories.Â*(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

Â*

Note: Fire season is coming to an end - the National Interagency Coordination Center will issue reports only on Fridays unless there is significant activity.
â?¢Â*National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
â?¢Â*National Fire Activity as ofÂ* Friday, November 13, 2009
â?¢Â*Initial attack activity:Â* Light (108 new fires)
â?¢Â*New large fires:Â* 1
â?¢Â*Large fires contained:Â* 1
â?¢Â*Uncontained large fires:Â* 0
â?¢Â*States affected:Â* AZ and MOÂ*Â*(NIFC) Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

Northeast
Except for some residual morning rain in Maine, the Northeast will be dry today. A few light showers are possible in western Pennsylvania, western New York and northern New England tonight as a cold front moves eastward across the region.
South
Oklahoma, eastern Texas and Arkansas will see showers and thunderstorms today and tonight as a storm system develops over the southern Plains. The heaviest rain, possibly up to one half to one inch, will fall tonight in northern and western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. By Monday morning cold air developing behind the low may change the rain to snow as it moves over the panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma. As the system moves eastward it will bring showers and thunderstorms to the lower Mississippi.
West
Moderate snowfall is forecast across the central Rockies to the western Plains. Two to six inches of snow accumulation is possible in most of the lower elevations in the plains of western Kansas and eastern Colorado and the lower elevations of northern New Mexico. Six to ten inches of snow is possible in Denver and Colorado Springs, while the mountains west of both cities may see up to a foot of snow. The Northwest will see lower elevation rain and mountain snow today and Monday as a series of cold fronts move through the area; a few inches of snow accumulation is possible around the mountain passes today before the snow changes to rain. Most of the precipitation will fall from the Cascade Mountains to the coast from Eugene, Oregon northward.
Midwest
A few showers are expected from the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley as a cold front moves through the area. The middle Mississippi Valley through central Oklahoma will see heavier showers where the front remains stationary. Rain, showers and a few thunderstorms will linger across Illinois, Missouri and Kansas today through Monday. Kansas, Missouri and a small portion of west-central Illinois could see over an inch of rain. (NOAA’s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources) East Coast Nor'Easter

Region II

• New Jersey EOC remains activated at Level III
• PDAs for seven counties to begin on November 17; additional counties may be added later

Region III

• Maryland's Governor declared a State of Emergency
• Maryland EOC remains at Level II activation
• LNO has demobilized from the Maryland EOC
• Delaware’s Governor declared a State of Emergency
• Delaware EOC has de-activated
• Virginia's Governor declared a State of Emergency
• Virginia EOC remains partially activated for possible hazmat issues (barrel recovery in some of the affected areas)
• LNO remains at the Virginia EOC
• Chief Medical Examiner has declared four fatalities due to the storm
• 13,995 customers remain without power
• One shelter open in Norfolk City; population 50
• Swift Water Rescue Teams have returned to normal duties

Region IV

• Alabama will begin PA PDAs for two counties on November 17

Region VI

• Louisiana will begin IA and PA PDAs on November 17 for two parishes
• The Coast Guard has set port conditions
• Port of Baltimore – port status remains restricted
• Port of Hampton Roads – main channel is open with some restrictions

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activity (FEMA HQ)

Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Monday afternoon.
Western Pacific
No activity threatening United States Territories.(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center) 

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

Note: Fire season is coming to an end - the National Interagency Coordination Center will issue reports only on Fridays unless there is significant activity.

• National Preparedness Level: 1
• National Fire Activity as of Friday, November 13, 2009
• Initial attack activity: Light (108 new fires)
• New large fires: 1
• Large fires contained: 1
• Uncontained large fires: 0
• States affected: AZ and MO (NIFC)

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

Northeast
Temperatures will cool across the northeast and Mid-Atlantic as a cold front moves in, producing highs from the 40s in northern New England and upstate New York to the 60s in the Mid-Atlantic.

South
A cold front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to Arkansas, Louisiana, eastern Texas, Mississippi and western Tennessee. Behind the front, gusty northwest winds will develop over much of Texas and Oklahoma. The front will slowly move east tomorrow and Wednesday, spreading scattered showers through Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia.


Midwest
A low pressure system will move slowly across the Midwest today and Tuesday, with rainy and breezy conditions expected over the mid-Mississippi Valley, lower Ohio Valley and southern Great Lakes.
Areas from Missouri to central Illinois and southern Iowa may see an additional 1 to 4 inches of rain. Snow or a rain/snow mixture is expected over parts of Kansas, southern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.

West
A cold front will move into the Northwest today and Tuesday, bringing significant moisture to Washington and Oregon. Heavy rain will target northwest Washington, causing possible river flooding in the Olympics and northern Cascades; snow in the higher elevations could cause avalanches. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet will be possible by Tuesday along the Cascade crest. Wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph can be expected along the immediate coast of Oregon and Washington (NOAA’s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)

NOAA Reports October Third Coolest on Record with Highest Precipitation



According to NOAA’s State of the Climate report, October was the third coolest month on record for average temperatures across the contiguous United States. Below average temperatures were recorded in all regions except the Southeast. The October average temperature of 50.8 degrees F was 4.0 degrees below the 20th Century average.

Preliminary data also indicates that October was the wettest month on record, reaching 4.15 inches, or 2.04 inches above the average between 1901 and 2001. This was the first month since December 2007 that no region in the United States recorded below normal precipitation.

East Coast Nor'Easter

• New Jersey EOC has returned to normal operations
• Governor has declared a State of Emergency for six coastal counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Monmouth and Ocean Counties)
• Several hundred homes and about 50 to 100 businesses were affected by the storm, which also caused significant beach erosion and flooding along the Jersey Shore
• Joint IA and PA PDAs for seven counties are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 17; additional counties may be added later
• Virginia’s Governor declared a State of Emergency
• Virginia EOC remains partially activated for possible hazmat issues (barrel recovery in some of the affected areas)
• LNO remains at the Virginia EOC
• Chief Medical Examiner has declared four fatalities due to the storm
• Power has been restored to the majority of the affected areas, with only about 300 outages remaining
• One shelter open in Norfolk City; population 50
• Alabama will begin PA PDAs for two counties on November 17
• Louisiana will begin IA and PA PDAs on November 17 for two parishes

Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Monday afternoon.
Western Pacific
No activity threatening United States Territories. (NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

Note: Fire season is coming to an end - the National Interagency Coordination Center will issue reports only on Fridays unless there is significant activity.
• National Preparedness Level: 1
• National Fire Activity as of Friday, November 13, 2009
• Initial attack activity: Light (108 new fires)
• New large fires: 1
• Large fires contained: 1
• Uncontained large fires: 0
• States affected: AZ and MO (NIFC)

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

Northeast
Wind and rain will continue along the eastern mid-Atlantic, southeast New York, and southernmost New England states today. The Jersey and Del-Mar-Va coasts will see northeasterly wind gusts over 40 mph.
Additional rainfall from 1 to 3 inches will cause continued coastal flooding, beach erosion, and waves possibly over 20 feet. The strong east coast storm will move eastward farther off the Carolina coast on Saturday with the rain, wind, coastal flooding and beach erosion lessening greatly. The storm will also move from the eastern mid-Atlantic into the Hudson Valley and New England. The storm will then move out to sea on Sunday leaving only lingering showers in the State of Maine.
South
Even though the worst of the storm will be further north, eastern North Carolina will see showers and wind today. The remainder of the South will be dry on Saturday. A cold front moving from the southern Plains will bring showers and a few thunderstorms over the south-central states on Sunday and Monday.
West
A storm moving over the region will bring showers and mountain snow to the Four Corners states. A new cold front will move into the Northwest bringing more rain and mountain snow. The new storm will also bring snow to the Rockies and high Plains of Colorado, including Denver, on Saturday; temperatures in these areas will be 5 to 15 degrees below average. The storm in the Rockies will bring snow to eastern Utah, northeast Arizona, northern New Mexico, Colorado and southeast Wyoming on Sunday; temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below average. The second storm in the Rockies will continue to bring rain and mountain snow to the western portions of Washington and Oregon on Monday. Also on Sunday a third new storm off the Pacific Northwest coast will bring heavy rain and mountain snow to the western portions of Washington and Oregon.
Midwest
A cold front extending from Minnesota to Kansas will bring showers today. The cold front will extend from the western Great Lakes to the south-central Plains on Saturday; temperatures will be 5 to 15 degrees above average ahead of the cold front. The cold front will then move into the eastern Great Lakes to the southern Plains on Sunday bringing increased showers from the southern Great lakes to the central Plains. A storm will center over the central states from Nebraska, southern Minnesota and southern Wisconsin to the northwest Gulf Coast on Monday; temperatures will be 5 to 15 degrees below average in the central and southern Plains but above average north and east of the storm.
(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

East Coast Norâ??Easter

â?¢Â*Region II is monitoring
â?¢Â*New Jersey EOC has activated at Level III
â?¢Â*Cape May County, New Jersey has declared a local emergency for coastal flooding
â?¢Â*Voluntary evacuations are in effect for local coastal residents
â?¢Â*No requests for Federal assistance

â?¢Â*Region III is monitoring
â?¢Â*LNO has been deployed to the Maryland EOC
â?¢Â*Delawareâ??s Governor has declared a State of Emergency to marshal state resources if needed
â?¢Â*Virginia Governor declared a State of Emergency on November 11 to marshal state resources if needed
â?¢Â*Seven counties declared local emergencies
â?¢Â*Virginia EOC activated at Response Operations
â?¢Â*LNO deployed to Virginia EOC
â?¢Â*Chief Medical Examiner has associated two fatalities to the storm
â?¢Â*173,031 customers without power
â?¢Â*Seven shelters opened in Hampton Roads â?? population unknown
â?¢Â*25 primary roads and 172 secondary roads are closed
â?¢Â*Midtown Tunnel (US 58) between Norfolk and Portsmouth, VA is closed
â?¢Â*ChesapeakeÂ* Bay Bridge Tunnel (US 13) is under Level 3 wind restrictions â?? closed to certain vehicles
â?¢Â*Jamestown-Scotland Ferry (VA 31) closed due to high winds
â?¢Â*Swift Water Rescue Teams are on stand-by
â?¢Â*No requests for Federal assistance

â?¢Â*Region IV is monitoring
â?¢Â*The states of North Carolina and South Carolina are monitoring
â?¢Â*The Coast Guard has set port conditions
â?¢Â*Port of Baltimore â?? port status is restricted
â?¢Â*Port of Hampton Roads â?? port status is closed

NOAA Deploys New 'Smart Buoy' off Annapolis

Â*

On November 11, 2009 NOAA deployed the seventh in a series of â??smart buoysâ?? to monitor weather conditions and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay today. The buoy, located at the mouth of Severn River near Annapolis, Md., will be used by commercial and recreational boaters to navigate safely and provide data for educators and scientists to monitor the Bay's changing conditions.
Like the other six buoys in the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System, it will collect weather, oceanographic, and water quality observations and transmit the data wirelessly to users in near-real time. Observations from the buoys, as well as historical and seasonal information about the Bay and educational resources, are available online and by phone at 877-BUOY-BAY (877-286-9229).
This system of high-technology buoys protects lives and property by providing real-time weather, tide, and current information that is also used to improve forecasts and warnings for boaters and neighbors in the Chesapeake Bay.Â*(Excerpt from www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20091111_smartbuoy.html ) Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activity (FEMA HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
The remnants of Ida are still causing moderate to heavy rains across eastern Virginia, eastern Maryland, Delaware, southern New Jersey, and central North Carolina. Flood Warnings continue for areas from Alabama and the Florida Panhandle northeast through the Carolinas and southern Virginia. Flood and Flash Flood Watches and Advisories remain in effect for portions of eastern Virginia and Maryland into Delaware.
Coastal Flood Watches and Warnings are in effect from eastern North Carolina northward to Long Island. Gale, High Wind, and Storm Warnings are in effect from eastern North Carolina northward to New Jersey. Elsewhere, tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Saturday afternoon.
Western PacificÂ*
No activity threatening United States Territories.(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

On November 13, 2009 at 10:05 p.m. EST, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred offshore of Chile, 60 miles south of Arica, Chile and 970 miles north of Santiago, Chile at a depth of 6.2 miles. There were no reports of damage or injury or tsunami being generated.Â*(FEMA HQ)Â*

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

â?¢ National Preparedness Level: 1
â?¢ National Fire Activity as of Wednesday, November 12, 2009
â?¢ Initial attack activity: Light (17 new fires)
â?¢ New large fires: 0
â?¢ Large fires contained: 0
â?¢ Uncontained large fires: 0
â?¢ States affected: AZÂ*(NIFC)
Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

South
The remnants of Ida (now a new area of low pressure) will combine with strong high pressure over the Northeast to produce strong winds, high tides, pounding surf, heavy rain, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic.Â* Additional rain accumulations of 4 to 8 inches (with isolated amounts up to 12 inches) are expected across the Southeast and into the Mid-Atlantic by Thursday evening.Â* Flash Flood Watches are in effect across central North Carolina, northwestern South Carolina and eastern Tennessee through Thursday.
NortheastÂ*
Rain accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible across southern Virginia this evening as the remnants of Ida move into the region.Â* In addition to heavy rain, strong winds (15 to 35 mph) are possible from the southern Delmarva Peninsula south to the Virginia Coast through Thursday.
WestÂ*
Another cold front will move into the Pacific Northwest today producing rain and snow from western central California to North Dakota.Â* Most of the precipitation should be light with only the coastal areas of Washington and Oregon picking up an inch or more of rain.Â* Major coastal flooding is forecast for the west coast of Alaska in the Norton Sound today through Thursday; tides are expected to be 10 feet above normal.
Midwest
High pressure will result in mild, dry weather across the region through Thursday.Â*Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activityÂ*(FEMA HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Remnants of IDA
As of 400 a.m. Wednesday, the remnants of Ida were located 60 miles west-northwest of Tallahassee, FL & 110 miles south of Columbus, GA.Â* The system is continuing slow eastward movement along the FL Panhandle with maximum sustained winds near 20 mph.Â* Flood and Flash Flood Watches, Warnings, and Advisories remain in effect along large sections of the southeastern United States.Â* Rainfall totals from 2.0 to 6.5 inches have been reported from Mississippi, across Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.Â* Tropical rains continue to spread NE into the Mid-Atlantic.Â* By Wed evening, the low is expected to redevelop and strengthen off the Carolina coast.Â*

Non-tropical low
A non-tropical low pressure area centered about 500 miles south of Bermuda is producing gale force winds but minimal shower and thunderstorm activity.Â* The opportunity for significant development of this system is diminishing since upper level winds are expected to become less favorable in a day or two.Â* There is a low chance, less than 30 percent, of this system becoming a tropical or subtropical cyclone before it is absorbed by a front late Thursday.

Eastern Pacific
â?¢Â*Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.

Central Pacific
â?¢Â*No tropical cyclones are expected through Sunday afternoon.

Western PacificÂ*
â?¢Â*No activity threatening United States Territories.Â*(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

â?¢Â*National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
â?¢Â*National Fire Activity as ofÂ* Tuesday, November 10, 2009
â?¢Â*Initial attack activity:Â* Light (146 new fires)
â?¢Â*New large fires:Â* 5
â?¢Â*Large fires contained:Â* 4
â?¢Â*Uncontained large fires:Â* 4
â?¢Â*States affected:Â* AZ, NM, KY, TN, FLÂ* (NIFC)Â*

Disaster Declaration Activity

An appeal for a major disaster declaration for the Sovereign Tribal Nation of the Havasupai Tribe, State of Arizona, as a result of thunderstorms during the period of August 16-17, 2008 was received on November 10, 2009.Â* The Governor is specifically appealing the denial of Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation for the Havasupai Tribal areas located in Coconino County.Â* (FEMA HQ)Â*





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Significant National Weather

South
The central and eastern portions of North Carolina and South Carolina will see rain and gusty winds. The strongest winds, from 35 to 45 mph with gusts from 55 to 65 mph, will be near the coast; some power outages are possible. Central North Carolina eastward to the coast may see rain totals of 2 to 4 inches; far eastern North Carolina may see 10 inches or more of rain, causing widespread flooding. The Outer Banks will see coastal flooding, beach erosion and high surf.
Northeast
Coastal Virginia northward to the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula, coastal New Jersey, Long Island and coastal southern New England, will see strong, gusty winds. The coastal areas of Virginia and the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula will see the strongest winds, possibly as high as 65 mph, over the next couple of days. The coastal portions of the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula and Virginia will also be impacted by coastal flooding, beach erosion, and high rising surf over the next couple of days.
West
Two systems will impact the region bringing rain and mountain snow over the next couple of days across the Northwest and the Rockies. The first system will affect areas from Oregon and Washington to Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, northern Nevada, Utah and Colorado. The second system will arrive tonight into Friday and will bring more rain and mountain snow from Oregon, Washington and northern California to Idaho. The central and southern Rockies will also see additional snow.
Midwest
A cold front will bring showers into the Dakotas and northern Minnesota tonight. Areas from Kansas and eastern Nebraska to Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin may see gusty winds. By Friday the rain will move east from Minnesota, Wisconsin and upper Michigan southwestward to Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activity.(FEMA HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Remnants of IdaÂ*Â*Â*
The remnants of Ida have been absorbed by a non-tropical low pressure system and are causing heavy rains over eastern North Carolina northward from Virginia to New Jersey.Â* The low is located 50 miles east-southeast of Wilmington, North Carolina. This low is forecast to move off the North Carolina coast today and then turn east on Friday before heading into the Atlantic. Strong easterly and northeasterly winds from the Virginia coast northward into southern New England, combined with heavy rains from 3 to 5 inches, may cause significant coastal flooding.
Non-tropical lowÂ*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*
A non-tropical low pressure area is centered 300 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. The low is moving north-northeastward at 15 mph. There is a less than 30 percent chance of this system becoming a tropical or subtropical cyclone before it is absorbed within a frontal zone later today.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Friday afternoon.
Western PacificÂ*
No activity threatening United States Territories.(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

â?¢Â*National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
â?¢Â*National Fire Activity as ofÂ* Wednesday, November 11, 2009
â?¢Â*Initial attack activity:Â* Light (66 new fires)
â?¢Â*New large fires:Â* 2
â?¢Â*Large fires contained:Â* 5
â?¢Â*Uncontained large fires:Â* 1
â?¢Â*States affected:Â* AZ, NM, and KYÂ* (NIFC)Â*

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

South
Remnants of Tropical Storm Ida will spread heavy rain and gusty winds thorough parts of Alabama, Georgia and the western Carolinas today.Â* This evening, rain should be covering North and South Carolina, with the western edge extending into Georgia and northern Florida.Â* Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected from Alabama and northern Florida through central North Carolina by this evening; localized amounts may exceed 8 inches.Â*Â*Â* Coastal Flood Warnings and Watches are in effect from Louisiana to the Florida panhandle as Ida brings higher than normal tides to many areas.Â* Additional Flood Watches are in effect for inland areas of Mississippi and Alabama.Â* Heavy rain on saturated soil, combined with gusty winds, may result in downed trees and power lines.Â* Drier conditions are expected over the rest of the Southeast.
It will be dry and warm west of the Mississippi River for the next two days.

Northeast
By Tuesday night, rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida will move up to Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, southern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey.Â* Strong high pressure over the Great Lakes on Wednesday should push the rain off the east Coast by early evening.

Midwest
High pressure will result in mostly sunny skies through midweek.Â* Some clouds and a few late day showers may develop over the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Wednesday as a weakening Pacific storm moves in.


West
Another cold front will move into the Pacific Northwest coast Tuesday night and Wednesday, resulting in steady rain and snow.Â* Rain and snow amounts should be generally light during the day Tuesday with heavier amounts possible Tuesday night and Wednesday.Â*Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Tropical Storm Ida

Current Situation
Forecast/Advisory #26Â*

â?¢Â*Tropical Storm Ida is slowly moving northward toward the Gulf Coast as it weakens a little more.
â?¢Â*A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana, eastward to the Aucilla River, Florida, including New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain.
â?¢Â*The center of Tropical Storm Ida is located about 60 miles, south-southwest of Mobile, Alabama.
â?¢Â*Ida is moving toward the north near 9 mph.Â* A turn toward the north-northeast with a decrease in forward speed is expected today. On the forecast track, the center of Ida should reach the northern gulf coast later this morning.Â* After landfall, Ida is expected to turn eastward.
â?¢Â*Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph, with higher gusts.Â* Some additional weakening is expected today and Ida is expected to merge with a frontal zone on Wednesday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles from the center.
â?¢Â*Ida is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with isolated maximum storm totals of 8 inches through Wednesday evening from the central and eastern Gulf coast across the Southeastern United States into the southern Mid-Atlantic States.
â?¢Â*A dangerous storm tide will raise water levels by as much as 3 to 5 feet above ground level along the coast near and to the east of where the center makes landfall, as well as in areas of onshore flow in southeastern Louisiana.Â* Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.Â*
â?¢Â*A 4-6 foot storm surge, mainly east of the Mississippi River and south of New Orleans
â?¢Â*A 3-4 foot storm surge around New Orleans/ Lake Ponchartrain

Federal HQ Coordination

â?¢Â*FEMA NRCC activated at Level III (Partial Activation), 24/7 with select activation team members supporting 24 hour operations until deactivatedÂ*
â?¢Â*MERS support detachments are on alert
â?¢Â*FEMA Regions I, III, V, and VII IMATs and ERT-As are on alert, in the order listed, to serve as back up to any affected regions, ESFs 7 and 15 activated
â?¢Â*Logistics Management Directorate activated and stock levels verified.

FEMA Regional Coordination

Region IV
â?¢Â*The RRCC is activated from 0700 a.m. â?? 7:00 p.m. ESTÂ* 24/7 Watch
â?¢Â*Region IV IMAT has arrived at Maxwell AFB, AL.Â*
â?¢Â*Pre-designated member of the Federal Coordinating Officer Cadre has arrived at the Alabama EOC
â?¢Â*FEMA Liaison at Florida EOC
â?¢Â*PDA teams (IA & PA) on standby
â?¢Â*No shortfalls reported at this time

Region IV State Actions:
Florida
â?¢Â*Florida EOC is activated
â?¢Â*Governor declared a State of Emergency for the panhandle and costal counties (seven total)
â?¢Â*Five SERT Liaisons are prepositioned to support affected counties
â?¢Â*FEMA Liaison deployed to the state EOC
â?¢Â*Voluntary evacuation order for Escambia County including PensacolaÂ*
â?¢Â*8 shelters open; population 75

Alabama
â?¢Â*Alabama EOC activated
â?¢Â*Governor declared a State of Emergency
â?¢Â*5 shelters open population 29
â?¢Â*The EOC is preparing for possible evacuations
â?¢Â*Baldwin County â?? one shelter
â?¢Â*Mobile County- three shelters

Mississippi
â?¢Â*Mississippi EOC activated
â?¢Â*Governor declared a State of Emergency
â?¢Â*3 shelters open; unknown populationÂ*
â?¢Â*The Southeast River Forecast Center has begun 24-hour operations.Â*

Georgia
â?¢Â*Georgia EOC activated (Monitoring)
â?¢Â*Heavy rain event Tuesday through Wednesday, no widespread major flooding
â?¢Â*On standby to assist AL and FL

Region VI
â?¢Â*RRCC at Watch/Steady State and monitoring.Â* Region VI is activated at Level III operating 24/7
â?¢Â*Region VI IMAT deployed to Baton Rouge and will setup an IOF
â?¢Â*FEMA Liaison reported to Louisiana EOC
â?¢Â*No further deployments or activations anticipated; however, ESFs and IA/PA/PDA teams including Mitigation have been rostered
â?¢Â*No shortfalls have been reported at this time

Region VI State Actions
Louisiana
â?¢Â*Louisiana activated their Crisis Action Team at noon on Sunday, Nov. 8
â?¢Â*Louisiana EOC activated 24/7
â?¢Â*Selected state agencies are present in the EOC
â?¢Â*Governor Jindal has declared a State of Emergency for ten parishes in Southeastern Louisiana
â?¢Â*Voluntary evacuations are underway in low lying areas
â?¢Â*Plaquemines Parish â?? has one shelter open

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activity.(FEMA HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Tropical Storm IDAÂ*
â?¢Â*Tropical Storm Ida continues to weaken as it nears the Gulf coast.
Trough of Low Pressure
â?¢Â*Disorganized showers and thunderstorms located several hundred miles northeast of the Leeward Islands are associated with a trough of low pressure.Â*
â?¢Â*Development of this system is expected to be slow to occur as it moves generally WNW at 10 to 15 MPH over the next 48 hours.Â* There is a low chance less than 30% of this system developing.

Eastern Pacific
â?¢Â*Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.

Central Pacific
â?¢Â*No tropical cyclones are expected through Sunday afternoon.

Western Pacific
â?¢Â*No activity threatening United States Territories.Â*(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
National Fire Activity as of Monday, November 9, 2009
Initial attack activity:Â* Light (35 new fires)
New large fires:Â* 4
Large fires contained:Â* 3
Uncontained large fires:Â* 3
States affected:Â* AZ, NM, KY, TN, FLÂ*(NIFC)Â*

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

South:
Under high pressure, the region will be mostly sunny today from the lower Mississippi Valley to the Carolinas.Â* Showers and thunderstorms are possible from southern Texas eastward to southern Louisiana due to an upper-level disturbance moving out of northern Mexico.Â* Flood Warnings remain in effect for several rivers throughout Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.
West:
Rain and mountain snow is forecast for portions of the Pacific Northwest today due to an onshore flow affecting the region.Â* A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of the Idaho panhandle, higher elevations and passes of northwest Montana and northeast Washington until later this morning.
Northeast:
Mostly sunny skies and above average temperatures are forecast throughout the region today.
Midwest:
Temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above average are forecast for most of the region today.Â*Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activity.Â*(FEMA HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Hurricane IDAÂ*
At 4:00 am EST, November 8, 2009, the center of Hurricane Ida was located about 95 miles SSW of the western tip of Cuba. Ida is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph. This general heading, with an increase in forward speed, is expected over the next 48 hours.Â* On this track, Ida is forecast to move through the Yucatan Channel and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico later today.Â* Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts.Â* Ida is a category 1 hurricane.Â* Some additional strengthening is expected and Ida could become a category 2 hurricane today or tonight.Â* Gradual weakening is expected to begin late Monday.

Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours

Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Monday afternoon.

Western PacificÂ*
No activity threatening United States Territories.Â*Â*(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
National Fire Activity as of Saturday, November 7, 2009
Initial attack activity:Â* Light (46 new fires)
New large fires:Â* 0
Large fires contained:Â* 0
Uncontained large fires:Â* 0
States affected:Â* NoneÂ*(NIFC)Â*

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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Significant National Weather

South:
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are forecast along the Gulf Coast today from Louisiana eastward to the Florida Panhandle, as Hurricane Ida moves toward the coast.Â* Rain accumulations of 1 to 4 inches or more are possible by this evening from New Orleans east through Mobile to Tallahassee.Â* A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the northern Gulf coast from Pascagoula, MS east to Indian Pass, FL.Â* A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch is in effect for the northern Gulf coast from Grand Isle, LA eastward to west of Pascagoula, MS, including New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain.
Flood Warnings remain in effect for several rivers throughout Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Midwest:
A cold front may produce showers and thunderstorms from eastern Michigan southwest to southern Kansas.Â* The heaviest activity will be across Kansas and central Missouri; where up to an inch of rain is possible.Â* Flood Warnings remain in effect for portions of Illinois.
West:
A cold front moving through the Northwest today will produce snow in higher elevations and rain in lower elevations.Â* Areas above 5,000 feet may receive snow accumulations up to 18 inches.
Northeast:
Mostly sunny skies are forecast throughout the region today.Â*Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Hurricane Ida

Â*

At 4:00 am EST, November 9, 2009, the center of Hurricane Ida was located about 375 miles south of Pensacola, Florida.Â* Ida is moving toward the north-northwest near 16 mph. This general heading, with an increase in forward speed, is expected over the next 48 hours.Â* A turn toward the north and an increase in forward speed are expected during the next 24 hours.Â* Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts.Â* Ida is currently a Category One hurricane, and additional weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours.Â* It is still expected to be a hurricane when it approaches the Gulf Coast tonight or early Tuesday.Â* Total storm accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with isolated maximum storm totals of 8 inches will be possible through Tuesday from the eastern Gulf Coast northward into the eastern portions of the Tennessee Valley and the Southern Appalachians.Â*Â*

Federal HQ Coordination
FEMA NRCC
â?¢Â*Level III activation effective Monday, Nov. 9 at 09:00 a.m. EST with select activation team members supporting 24-hour operations
â?¢Â*MERS support detachments are on alert
â?¢Â*FEMA Regions I, III, V, and VII IMATs and ERT-As are on alert to serve as back up to any affected regions
FEMA Logistics Management Directorate (LMD)
â?¢Â*FEMA Logistics Management Center activated
â?¢Â*Stock levels verified
â?¢Â*Staff and distribution centers are on alert
â?¢Â*No shortfalls reported

FEMA Regional Coordination
Region IV
â?¢Â*RRCC will go to Level III at 07:00 a.m. EST on Nov 9, 2009
â?¢Â*Region IV IMAT deploying to Mississippi
â?¢Â*FEMA Liaison enroute to the Florida state EOC
â?¢Â*PDA teams (IA & PA) on standby
â?¢Â*No shortfalls

Region VI
â?¢Â*RRCC at Watch/Steady State and monitoring.Â* Region VI will activate to Level III at 07:00 a.m. CST on Monday, Nov 9
â?¢Â*Region VI IMAT deploying to Louisiana EOC
â?¢Â*Some ESFs have been put on alert
â?¢Â*PDA teams (IA & PA) on standby
â?¢Â*No shortfalls

State Coordination:
Louisiana
â?¢Â*State activated its Crisis Action Team at noon on Sunday, Nov 8
â?¢Â*The state EOC is activated for 24/7 operations
â?¢Â*Select state agencies are present in the EOC
â?¢Â*Governor Jindal declared a State of Emergency for parishes in southeastern Louisiana with the impact potential
MississippiÂ*
â?¢Â*Mississippi state EOC activated
â?¢Â*Reviewing evacuation plans and orders
Alabama
â?¢Â*Alabama EOC activated
â?¢Â*EOC is preparing for potential evacuations
Florida
â?¢Â*State EOC is activated
â?¢Â*5 SERT Liaisons are prepositioned to support affected counties in Florida
â?¢Â*High water vehicles have been identified for deployment
â?¢Â*Working in coordination with the states of Alabama and Mississippi

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activityÂ*(FEMA HQ)Â*

Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Hurricane IDA
â?¢Â*Ida continues to move North through the Gulf of Mexico as a Category One storm.

Eastern Pacific
â?¢Â*Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.

Central Pacific
â?¢Â*No tropical cyclones are expected through Sunday afternoon.

Western PacificÂ*
â?¢Â*No activity threatening United States Territories.(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
National Fire Activity as of Sunday, November 8, 2009
Initial attack activity:Â* Light (36 new fires)
New large fires:Â* 2
Large fires contained:Â* 0
Uncontained large fires:Â* 2
States affected:Â* NoneÂ*(NIFC)

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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National Weather

West:
A frontal system is producing rain, mountain snow and strong winds from Washington south to central California and as far east as Montana. Rainfall amounts in the higher elevations of Washington and Oregon could be as much as 4 inches with just a few tenths of an inch falling in the San Francisco Bay area. Snow levels will range from 2,500 feet in Washington to 5,500 feet in northern California by tonight. Gusty winds and high surf are forecast for coastal areas from Washington to northern California. Additional systems and precipitation will move ashore through the weekend.
Midwest:
The region will be dry with unusually warm temperatures. Highs will range from the 40s in Michigan to the low 80s in southwest Kansas. On Sunday, a cold front will move eastward across the region bringing a chance of showers.
South:
Under a large high pressure area the region will be dry except for a few showers along the southeast coast of Florida. Low temperatures (30s and 40s) are forecast across Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas this morning. On Sunday, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the Gulf Coasts of Texas and Louisiana from moisture being pulled out of the Gulf of Mexico.
Northeast:
There will be a few residual showers in Upstate New York and New England from the storm low off the Canadian Maritimes. The low will produce gusty northerly winds along the coast from the Mid-Atlantic to Maine.Â* The region will be generally dry through Monday.Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

Â*No activity.(FEMA HQ)Â*

Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Tropical Depression IDA
As of 4:00 a.m. EST, on November 6, 2009, the center of Tropical Depression Ida was located about 715 miles SSW of Key West, FL (1,150 miles SSE of New Orleans, LA).
The depression is moving toward the north near 6 mph. this general motion is expected to continue with a slight increase in forward speed over the next couple of days.Â* On the forecast track the center of Ida will move across eastern Honduras today and emerge over the northwestern Caribbean Sea tonight or early Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph with higher gusts.Â* Some additional weakening is expected today as the center of Ida remains over land.Â* Some strengthening is likely after Ida emerges over the northwestern Caribbean Sea tonight or early Saturday.
Elsewhere, tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Shower and thunderstorm activity remains minimal in association with an area of low pressure located about 230 miles south of the Mexico/Guatemala border.Â* Any development of this system will be slow to occur over the next day or so before upper-level winds become less favorable for development.Â* There is a low chance (less than 30 percent) of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves slowly northward or northeastward.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Saturday evening.
Western PacificÂ*
No activity.(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

At 1:12 a.m. EST, November 6, 2009, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred approximately 4 miles north-northwest of Dyersburg, TN (74 miles north-northeast of Memphis, TN) at a depth of 6.0 miles. There have been no reports of injuries or damages.Â* (FEMA HQ)Â*

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Wildfire Update

Â*National Preparedness Level:Â* 1
National Fire Activity as ofÂ* Thursday, November 5, 2009
Initial attack activity:Â* Light (146 new fires)
New large fires:Â* 1
Large fires contained:Â* 1
Uncontained large fires:Â* 1
States affected:Â* AZ, CAÂ*Â*(NIFC)Â*

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)





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National Weather

West: A strong frontal system will move ashore producing heavy precipitation and gusty winds from Washington to central California. Rainfall totals will range from a few tenths of an inch near San Francisco and an inch or more in the coastal areas of Washington and Oregon to four to five inches in the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. Snow levels in the Cascades will start out around 6,000 feet lowering to near 3,500 feet tomorrow and dropping further during the weekend. Gusty winds between 50 and 60 mph are forecast for the coast and higher elevations of the Pacific Northwest.
Additional weather systems and heavy precipitation are forecast to impact the region through the weekend.

Midwest: Under high pressure much of the region will have clear skies.Â* The only significant weather will be light rain or snow showers across Michigan and northeast Ohio from a weak frontal system over the Great Lakes.

South: High pressure will dominate the region over the next two days with clear skies and little or no precipitation.Â* The exception will be south Florida where a weak front will produce a few showers and thunderstorms.

Northeast: An upper trough combined with a rapidly developing area of low pressure off the East Coast will produce a wintry mix for most of the region. Interior locations from West Virginia to Maine will see a mixture of scattered rain and snow showers. Significant accumulations of snow will be limited to a few inches over the higher terrain. Rain showers are forecast for the coastal areas from the mid-Atlantic to New England. Gusty northwesterly winds are forecast tonight through tomorrow for much of New England especially coastal areas due to the developing low off the coast. Temperatures will be 5 to 15 degrees below average for the next few days. Highs will only reach into the 40s over interior areas to 50s along the coast. The precipitation will taper off by tomorrow except for coastal New England.Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service, Various Media Sources)Â*

Region VI â??Flooding in Texas and Louisiana

â?¢Â*Region VI RRCC is at Watch / Steady State and monitoring.
â?¢Â*Texas and Louisiana State liaison officers are on standby.
â?¢Â*IA and PA PDA teams remain on standby for both states.
â?¢Â*There have been no requests for Federal assistance for either state.
Texas
â?¢Â*Heavy thunderstorms passed through eastern Texas on October 29 and 30th causing minor to moderate flooding on the Sabine, Neches and Trinity rivers in eastern Texas.
â?¢Â*The main reservoirs in the middle Sabine River are full and contributing to the higher flow in the river system. The Toledo Bend Reservoir is falling due to current release operations.
â?¢Â*The Toledo Bend release operations continue to drive water levels on the lower Sabine River.
â?¢Â*Major flooding is forecast along the Sabine River in Deweyville, TX (Newton County) on Saturday, Nov 7. Some neighborhoods in low lying areas may be inundated with water.
â?¢Â*There is one shelter open in Deweyville with 21 occupants.
â?¢Â*Seventeen hundred (1,700) gallons of water has been delivered to the Community of Deweyville.
â?¢Â*The Texas State Operations Center (SOC) is at Level I (Emergency Conditions) for border security operations and flood response in Newton and Jasper Counties.
Louisiana
â?¢Â*On October 28, 2009, severe storms produced heavy rain, wind, and tornadoes across the north and west portions of Louisiana. On October 30th, the Governor declared a statewide State of Emergency.
â?¢Â*Flooding of low lying areas has been reported in Bossier, Caddo, Desoto, Webster and Ouachita Parishes. Once the water recedes each parish will determine the need for PDAâ??s.
â?¢Â*The USCG has closed 111 miles of the Ouachita River from the Arkansas/Louisiana Border to near Columbia, LA to all commercial and residential traffic due to extreme high water and strong current conditions. The Ouachita River at Monroe is above major flood stage and expected to crest near 48 feet on November 9.

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No activity.(FEMA HQ) Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
Tropical Storm Ida
As of 4:00 a.m. EST, on November 5, 2009, the center of Tropical Storm Ida was located about 815 miles south of Key West, FL (1,275 miles south-southeast of New Orleans, LA).Â* The storm is moving toward the northwest at 7 mph and a gradual turn to the north-northwest with a slight decrease in forward speed is expected during the next day or two. On the forecast track Ida should make landfall along the east coast of Nicaragua this morning and move across portions of eastern Nicaragua and eastern Honduras during the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph with higher gusts. Ida could briefly reach hurricane strength before making landfall this morning. Weakening is expected once Ida moves inland over Nicaragua later today. Tropical Storm force winds extend outward up to 50 miles.

Elsewhere, tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.

Eastern Pacific
Shower and thunderstorm activity associated with an area of low pressure is located about 250 miles south of the Mexico/Guatemala border. The upper-level wind environment is becoming less conducive for development and there is a low chance (less than 30 percent) of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.

Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Thursday morning.

Western PacificÂ*
No activity.(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)

Earthquake Activity

At 10:16 p.m. EST, November 4, 2009, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake occurred 152 miles south-southwest of Nikolski, AK (192 miles east-southeast of Atka, AK) at a depth of 6.2 miles.Â* No reports of injury, damage or tsunami.(USGS, Earthquake Hazards Program)Â*

Preliminary Damage Assessments

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National Weather

Midwest
Rain and snow showers are forecast through the upper Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. Some areas of northern Michigan could experience 1 to 3 inches of snow. Winds across the Plains are expected to reach 10 to 20 mph with gusts over 30 mph. A few snow showers are possible across the eastern Great Lakes on Thursday morning.

Northeast
Frost advisories and freeze warnings are in effect for southeastern Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland, Delaware, and southern New Jersey; wet snowflakes may mix with rain showers overnight. Light precipitation is expected to move over eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware tonight; Virginia should see precipitation Thursday morning. Rain and snow showers will fall across the region on Thursday with some snow accumulation possible above 1,500 feet.

West
High temperatures in areas from southern Oregon to Arizona may threaten record highs this afternoon. Rain is forecast over the Northwest on Thursday.

South
No precipitation is forecast over the next few days for the flood-ravaged areas of Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma, eastern Texas, western Tennessee, northern Mississippi, and Louisiana. Showers are expected for central and southern Florida today and Thursday, and possibly across the coastal sections of North Carolina early Thursday.Â*(NOAAâ??s National Weather Service)Â*

Flooding and Tornados in Louisiana

Â*On October 28, 2009, severe storms produced heavy rain, wind, and tornadoes across the north and west portions of Louisiana. Twenty-three parishes declared local States of Emergency. Flooding of low lying areas was reported in LaSalle, Catahoula, Natchitoches, and Beauregard Parishes. Flood Warnings continue along the Sabine River at Deweyville and Bon Weir; both locations are forecast to rise to major flood stage within the next couple of days. Numerous roads remain closed throughout the state. The Ouachita River remains closed for all commercial vessels due to rising floodwaters and the saturated conditions of the levees. The Ouachita River at Monroe is above major flood stage and expected to crest on November 12. The North Bossier flood advisory has changed to â??Watchâ?? and residents have been told they may return home.
State/Local Response:
On October 30, 2009, the Governor declared a statewide State of Emergency to assist in the deployment and staging of state assets to support affected parishes. Louisiana Governorâ??s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) activated the Crisis Action Team (CAT) on October 22, 2009. The CAT will remain activated until further notice.
Federal Actions:
Region VI RRCC is at Watch / Steady State and monitoring. State LNO is on standby. IA and PA PDA teams are on standby. There has been no request for Federal assistance.Â*(Region VI, Upper and Lower Mississippi River Forecast Centers)Â*

Arkansas Severe Storms and Flooding

On October 29-30, 2009, severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding occurred across the State of Arkansas. Thunderstorms produced locally heavy rainfall of 5-8 inches in the central and eastern counties. The heaviest band of rain was from Ouachita County to Pulaski County and Independence County.

Numerous roads were under water and water rescues occurred. Some homes and apartments were flooded. A couple of subdivisions in Lonoke County were evacuated. There was major flooding along the Spring River in Sharp County and Randolph County. Flash flooding was widespread from Polk County to Johnson County. In Newton County, there was at least one mudslide, with rocks and other debris on area highways.

NWS reported 7 tornadoes in the Little Rock County warning area. Two tornadoes were reported in the East Camden area damaging at least 30 empty train tank cars. Damage was most extensive around the Southern Arkansas University Tech and Highland Industrial Park areas.

Joint PA PDA teams will begin preliminary damage assessments in 45-50 counties on Monday, November 9.Â*(Region VI, NWS)Â*

Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic
At 1:00 a.m. EST, cloudiness and showers associated with an area of low pressure in the extreme southwestern Caribbean Sea continue to show signs of organization. The low is expected to move little over the next day or so. Upper-level winds are favorable for some additional development. There is a medium chance, 30 to 50 percent, of this system becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours.
Eastern Pacific
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.
Central Pacific
No tropical cyclones are expected through Thursday morning.
Western Pacific
No activity threatening United States Territories.Â*(NOAA, HPC, National Hurricane Center, Central Pacific Hurricane Center and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center)Â*

Earthquake Activity

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