At 1005 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
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 222 and 253.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.