Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 7:17AM CDT until September 10 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 5:17am
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 717 AM 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 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Orleans, Chalmette, Timberlane, Harvey, Belle Chasse,
Marrero, East New Orleans, Metairie, Avondale, Jefferson, Gretna,
Harahan, Westwego, Arabi, Terrytown, Meraux, Woodmere, Estelle
and Bridge City.
- 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; Plaquemines, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov