Flood Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA

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WGUS84 KLIX 041911
FLSLIX

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
211 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

LAC071-087-042015-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FA.Y.0046.240704T1911Z-240704T2015Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Orleans LA-St. Bernard LA-
211 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
  parishes, Orleans and St. Bernard.

* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 211 PM 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, East New Orleans and Lakefront Airport.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3004 9002 3004 9001 3006 8997 3008 8993
      3011 8991 3007 8986 2998 8987 2999 9001
      3004 9003


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