Tropical Storm Isaac BriefingAugust 25, 2012

13:00 CDT

Weather Forecast OfficeSlidell, LA

Satellite Views

NHC Official Forecast

Model Output Track

Tropical Storm Wind Speed Probabilities

Hurricane Watch

Lake Borgne

Monday Night winds: NE 30-35 kt waves: 7 ft

Tuesday winds: N 45-50 kt waves: 7-8 ft

Tuesday Night winds: NW 70-80 kt waves: 8 ft

Southwest Pass

Monday Night winds: N 35-40 kt seas: 15 ft mostly SE swell with

periods 14 sec

Tuesday winds: NW 60-70 kt gusts to 80 seas: 20 ft mostly SE swell with

periods 17 sec

Tuesday Night winds: NW 70-80 kt gusts to 85 seas: 20 ft mostly SE swell with

periods 17 sec

TIDES**ABOVE NORMAL LEVELS**

7-10 feet

4-6 feet

5-10 feet

4-8 feet

TIDESWest Closure Complex (flood side)

3-5 feet

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