Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 1:55PM CDT until September 10 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* Until 500 PM CDT.
* At 155 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over Estelle, or near Marrero, moving northeast at 5
mph. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marrero, Harvey, Timberlane, Avondale, Belle Chasse, Jefferson,
Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Jean Lafitte, Estelle, Woodmere, Bridge
City, Terrytown, Elmwood, River Ridge and Waggaman.
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; Plaquemines, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov