Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 6 at 11:16PM CDT until May 7 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 9:16pm
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Orleans and St. Tammany and southern Mississippi,
including the following counties, Hancock and Pearl River.
* WHEN...Until 315 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1116 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5
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, Slidell, Covington, Pearl River, Abita Springs,
Madisonville, Lacombe, Pearlington and Slidell 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:
Orleans, LA; St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA