Flood Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
423 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024

LAC051-071-087-312315-
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Jefferson LA-Orleans LA-St. Bernard LA-
423 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
  parishes, Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard.

* WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 423 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area.
  - Around 0.5 to 1.25" of rain has fallen in the area due to
    training thunderstorms, resulting in the potential for minor
    areas of flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    New Orleans, Chalmette, Harvey, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Arabi,
    Terrytown and Lakefront Airport.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3003 9011 3003 9009 3003 9008 3003 9006
      3003 9004 3003 9003 3004 9003 3004 9002
      3004 9000 3005 8998 2999 8995 2990 8996
      2991 9007 2998 9011


$$

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