Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 5:34AM CST until November 19 at 8:45AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 3:34am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Orleans and St. Tammany.
* WHEN...Until 845 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 534 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 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, Slidell, Covington, Pearl River, Abita Springs,
Madisonville, Lacombe and Slidell 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:
Orleans, LA; St. Tammany, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA