Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 5:17PM CDT until September 5 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may
become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.2 and 2 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, Harvey, Jefferson, Gretna,
Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, River Ridge, Terrytown
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.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov