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

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
952 AM CDT Sun Mar 17 2024

.Heavy rain occurring to the southeast of the Southshore will move
into the New Orleans metro likely leading to minor flooding in the
usual problem spots. If the rain becomes more persistent a Flash
Flood Warning will be needed.

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Jefferson LA-Orleans LA-St. Bernard LA-St. Charles LA-
952 AM CDT Sun Mar 17 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 952 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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, Jefferson,
    Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, River Ridge,
    Waggaman, Estelle, Woodmere, Terrytown, Arabi, Ama, St. Rose
    and New Orleans Armstrong 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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3005 9028 3002 9015 3003 9009 3003 9008
      3003 9006 3003 9003 3005 9003 3004 9002
      3004 9000 2999 8999 2995 9001 2993 9004
      2988 9005 2987 9007 2987 9009 2985 9012
      2988 9017 2988 9022 2991 9027 2995 9028


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