Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 3:56PM CDT until August 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Western Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 355 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marrero, Metairie, Jefferson, Westwego, Bridge City and Elmwood.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov