Flood Advisory for St. James, LA
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parish, St. James. When: Until 515 PM CDT.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parish, St. James.
WHEN
Until 515 PM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 217 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gramercy, Lutcher, Convent, North Vacherie, South Vacherie and Wallace. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.