Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 5:57AM CDT until September 4 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 3:57am
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Western Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 557 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Up to 1 inch of rain has 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...
Kenner, Metairie, Jefferson, Harahan, River Ridge, Elmwood and
New Orleans Armstrong Airport.
- 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