Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 7:16AM CDT until August 27 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:16am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 830 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 716 AM CDT, 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 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Orleans, Kenner, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, Avondale,
Timberlane, Chalmette, East New Orleans, Jefferson, Gretna,
Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, River Ridge, Arabi,
Terrytown and Waggaman.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov