Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:51AM CST until November 19 at 7:45AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 1:51am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard.
* WHEN...Until 745 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 351 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 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...
New Orleans, Marrero, Harvey, Timberlane, Avondale, Metairie,
Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan,
Westwego, Terrytown, Bridge City, Woodmere, Estelle, Arabi,
Elmwood, River Ridge and Waggaman.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; Plaquemines, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA