Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 1:48AM CDT until May 2 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard and St. Charles.
* WHEN...Until 500 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 148 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Orleans, Marrero, Metairie, Harvey, Avondale, Timberlane,
Chalmette, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City,
Elmwood, Terrytown, River Ridge, Estelle, Woodmere, Waggaman,
Arabi and Lakefront Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; St. Bernard, LA; St. Charles, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov