Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 3 at 2:24PM CDT until October 3 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 12:24pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
West Central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 224 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the
advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Orleans, Kenner, Harvey, Chalmette, Metairie, Jefferson,
Gretna, Arabi, Terrytown, Bridge City, Elmwood, Meraux, River
Ridge, Violet and New Orleans Armstrong Airport.
- 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; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov