Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 26 at 11:19AM CDT until May 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St.
Charles, Coastal Jefferson, Eastern Orleans, Lower Plaquemines,
Lower St. Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Northern St. Tammany,
Southeast St. Tammany, Southwestern St. Tammany, Upper Jefferson,
Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper St. Charles,
Washington and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including
the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern
Jackson, Pearl River, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and
Southern Jackson.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in minor to moderate
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Potential for structural flooding near area
rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage, urban areas, and
underpasses. Potential for flooded roadways, which may be
impassable. Some roads could be closed due to flash flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Training storms along a stalled boundary moving slowly
through the area tomorrow will allow for increased concern
for flash flooding impacts across the area, especially during
the daytime hours.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the
roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross
safely.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the
roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross
safely.
Area Description:
Washington; Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Southeast St. Tammany; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov