Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

New Orleans, LA ∙ Kenner, LA ∙ Norco, LA ∙ Caernarvon, LA ∙ Metairie, LA ∙ Saint Clair, LA ∙ Destrehan, LA ∙ Harahan, LA ∙ Taft, LA ∙ Braithwaite, LA

Full Alert Message

Flood Advisory National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1127 AM CDT Wed May 7 2025 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles and St. John The Baptist. * WHEN...Until 1245 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1127 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Orleans, Metairie, Avondale, Marrero, Harvey, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Hahnville, East New Orleans, Laplace, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Elmwood, Bridge City, River Ridge, Waggaman and Ama. - This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3. Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 215 and 249. Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4. Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3002 9054 3003 9045 3008 9041 3006 9038 3005 9026 3002 9015 3003 9003 3004 9003 3005 8999 3009 8993 3005 8986 2989 8987 2986 8990 2986 9012 2989 9028 2985 9033 2995 9054 2998 9055

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