Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 4 at 10:33AM CDT until October 4 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 8:33am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
* WHEN...Until 130 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1033 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. 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, East New Orleans, Metairie, Jefferson,
Gretna, Westwego, Arabi, Bridge City and Lakefront Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; St. Bernard, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov