Flash Flood Warning for Jefferson, LA
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- Jefferson
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 732 PM CDT, Emergency management, media and public reported ongoing flooding from heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. While heavy rain has moved out of the area, flash flooding continues. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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At 732 PM CDT, Emergency management, media and public reported ongoing flooding from heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. While heavy rain has moved out of the area, flash flooding continues. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Metairie.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 7:32PM CDT until October 31 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 6:15PM CDT until October 31 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 5:57PM CDT until October 31 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS New Orleans LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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