Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 2:07AM CST until November 19 at 5:15AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 12:07am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parish, East Baton Rouge.
* WHEN...Until 515 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 207 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 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...
Baton Rouge, Port Allen, Merrydale, Brownfields and Baton
Rouge Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA