Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 10 at 5:41AM CST until December 10 at 7:45AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 10, 2024 - 3:41am
Expires:
December 10, 2024 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena
and West Baton Rouge.
* WHEN...Until 745 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 540 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 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...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Port Allen, Oak
Hills Place, Walker, Brusly, Brownfields, Merrydale,
Greenwell Spring, Westminster, Watson, Inniswold, Shenandoah,
Old Jefferson, Pride, Gardere, Erwinville 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA; Livingston, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; St. Helena, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA