Flash flood warning issued for east-central Washington Parish
The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a flash flood warning for east-central Washington Parish until 9 p.m. CDT.
At 6:05 p.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain had fallen, and heavy rain was continuing. Flash flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The heaviest rain is expected to clear by 8 p.m.
Flooding could affect small creeks and streams, roads, underpasses and other low-lying areas with poor drainage. The warning area is mainly rural.
Turn around, don’t drown when you encounter flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flash flood warning issued for north-central Jefferson Parish
The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a flash flood warning for north-central Jefferson Parish until 9 p.m. CDT.
At 5:57 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain had fallen, and flash flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Flash flooding could affect urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses and other low-lying areas with poor drainage. Metairie is among the locations that could be affected.
Turn around, don’t drown when you encounter flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Minor flooding expected in parts of Jefferson, Orleans parishes
Minor flooding caused by locally heavy rain is expected in north-central Jefferson Parish and western Orleans Parish until 7 p.m. CDT.
At 5 p.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain had fallen, with moderate to heavy rain continuing. Low-lying areas and places with poor drainage could flood.
Communities that could be affected include Metairie, Avondale, Jefferson, Harahan, Westwego, Elmwood, Bridge City and River Ridge.
Turn around, don’t drown when you encounter flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
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