Flood Advisory for Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Where: North Central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern...
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * WHEN...Until 715 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.2 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Orleans, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, River Ridge, Terrytown and Lakefront Airport. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 5:17PM CDT until September 5 at 7:15PM 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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