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

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
647 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024

LAC051-071-075-087-270115-
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Jefferson LA-Orleans LA-Plaquemines LA-St. Bernard LA-
647 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 647 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Timberlane, Chalmette, Harvey,
    Terrytown, Meraux, Arabi, Violet, Poydras and Woodmere.
  - 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 2983 9007 2984 9006 2985 9006 2986 9005
      2993 9000 2994 9000 2995 9001 2997 9000
      2994 8991 2990 8988 2987 8987 2985 8987
      2985 8998 2978 9002 2979 9004 2980 9007
      2981 9007


$$

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