Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 25 at 9:28AM CDT until May 25 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
West Central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 1230 PM CDT.
* At 928 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Harvey, Timberlane, Marrero, Belle Chasse,
Jefferson, Gretna, Westwego, Arabi, Terrytown and Lakefront
Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 232 and 247.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
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:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: