Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 2:03PM CDT until May 9 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Jefferson and Orleans.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 203 PM CDT, 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, Metairie, Marrero, Avondale, Harvey, Timberlane,
Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood,
River Ridge, Waggaman, Estelle, Terrytown, Woodmere, Arabi,
Ama and St. Rose.
- This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 222 and 243.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
- 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:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov