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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
903 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  West Central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
  North Central St. Charles Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1215 AM CST.

* At 903 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
  has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  New Orleans, Harvey, Chalmette, Timberlane, Marrero, Belle Chasse,
  Metairie, East New Orleans, Avondale, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan,
  Westwego, Arabi, Terrytown, Woodmere, Bridge City, Meraux, Estelle
  and Elmwood.

This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 221 and 252.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.

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.

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.

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LAT...LON 3005 9029 3002 9016 3003 9003 3005 9003
      3004 9001 3007 8995 3014 8989 3007 8984
      3001 8985 3000 8986 2988 8985 2981 8999
      2990 9027

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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