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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0046 Issued by the Baton Rouge Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-20 17:22:32
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WGUS84 KLIX 202222
FLSLIX
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
522 PM CDT Wed May 20 2026
LAC051-071-087-089-210130-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FA.Y.0046.260520T2222Z-260521T0130Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson LA-Orleans LA-St. Bernard LA-St. Charles LA-
522 PM CDT Wed May 20 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard and St. Charles.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 522 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 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Orleans, Kenner, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, Avondale,
Chalmette, East New Orleans, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan,
Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, Terrytown, Arabi, River
Ridge, Waggaman, Ama and St. Rose.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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LAT...LON 3000 9033 3005 9030 3002 9015 3003 9003
3005 9003 3004 9001 3006 8996 3013 8989
3005 8980 3003 8983 3000 8986 2986 9012
2985 9020 2987 9024 2984 9030
$$
BL
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-20 19:51:49
563
WGUS84 KLIX 210051
FLSLIX
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
751 PM CDT Wed May 20 2026
LAC051-071-087-089-210101-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FA.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260521T0130Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson LA-Orleans LA-St. Bernard LA-St. Charles LA-
751 PM CDT Wed May 20 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of southeast
Louisiana, including the following parishes, Jefferson, Orleans, St.
Bernard and St. Charles.
The heavy rain has ended. A few light showers remain in the area.
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
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LAT...LON 3000 9033 3005 9030 3002 9015 3003 9003
3005 9003 3004 9001 3006 8996 3013 8989
3005 8980 3003 8983 3000 8986 2986 9012
2985 9020 2987 9024 2984 9030
$$
BL
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