Flood Statement
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
609 PM CDT Fri Nov 1 2024

LAC033-063-020215-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FA.Y.0108.241101T2309Z-241102T0215Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
East Baton Rouge LA-Livingston LA-
609 PM CDT Fri Nov 1 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
  parishes, East Baton Rouge and Livingston.

* WHEN...Until 915 PM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 609 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 2.5 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...
    Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Slaughter, Greenwell Spring,
    Brownfields, Pride and Watson.
  - 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3071 9123 3071 9122 3071 9121 3071 9110
      3071 9108 3071 9103 3071 9102 3072 9097
      3072 9095 3066 9093 3053 9091 3053 9112
      3055 9117


$$

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