Flood Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
969 WGUS84 KLIX 291512 FLSLIX Flood Advisory National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1012 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024 LAC051-071-087-291715- /O.NEW.KLIX.FA.Y.0026.240429T1512Z-240429T1715Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Jefferson LA-Orleans LA-St. Bernard LA- 1012 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. * WHEN...Until 1215 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1009 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms will move into the area in the next hour. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area and underpasses may flood. - Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. Rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Orleans, Chalmette, East New Orleans, Metairie, 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && LAT...LON 3003 9011 3003 9009 3003 9008 3004 9005 3003 9003 3004 9003 3004 9001 3006 8997 3008 8993 3004 8986 3001 8985 3000 8986 2997 8985 2996 8991 2993 8998 2992 9013 2996 9013 $$ JL