New Orleans, Louisiana

Regional Weather Alerts


     

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA
Effective: 6apeor41ap -> 6apeor45ap
Onset: 6apeor41ap -> 6apeor45ap
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 6apeor41ap
Headline: Flood Advisory issued June 6 at 6:41PM CDT until June 6 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 641 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up 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, Harvey, Timberlane, Marrero, Chalmette,
Jefferson, Gretna, Westwego, Terrytown and Arabi.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Chicot, AR; East Carroll, LA; Issaquena, MS; Washington, MS
Effective: 6aaeor26aa -> 17aaeor0aa
Onset: 6aaeor26aa -> 6apeor0ap
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 6aaeor26aa
Headline: Flood Advisory issued June 6 at 11:26AM CDT until June 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas...

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East
Carroll, Issaquena and Chicot Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
Concordia Counties.

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison,
Tensas, Claiborne and Warren Counties.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday, June 17.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 37.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.0
feet Wednesday evening.
- Action stage is 36.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Madison, LA; Tensas, LA; Claiborne, MS; Jefferson, MS; Warren, MS
Effective: 6aaeor26aa -> 18aaeor0aa
Onset: 6aaeor26aa -> 6apeor0ap
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 6aaeor26aa
Headline: Flood Advisory issued June 6 at 11:26AM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas...

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East
Carroll, Issaquena and Chicot Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
Concordia Counties.

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison,
Tensas, Claiborne and Warren Counties.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, June 18.

* IMPACTS...At 36.5 feet, Water begins to affect the Long Lake
Community. The low road to Kings Island becomes
impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 36.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 37.0 feet this afternoon.
It will then fall to 36.6 feet this evening. The river is
expected to continue a slow fall.
- Action stage is 35.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 43.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Effective: 6aaeor26aa -> 27apeor0ap
Onset: 6aaeor26aa -> 6apeor0ap
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 6aaeor26aa
Headline: Flood Advisory issued June 6 at 11:26AM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas...

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East
Carroll, Issaquena and Chicot Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
Concordia Counties.

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison,
Tensas, Claiborne and Warren Counties.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN...Until Friday, June 27.

* IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Water begins to enter the Carthage Point
Road area south of Natchez.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 46.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 33.9 feet Friday,
July 04.
- Action stage is 38.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): East Baton Rouge, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; West Feliciana, LA
Effective: 6aaeor35aa -> 18aaeor0aa
Onset: 6aaeor35aa -> 7aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 6aaeor35aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued June 6 at 10:35AM CDT until June 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, June 18.

* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from Red
River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps
and river bottom farm land will be under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 50.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday, June 17 and continue falling to 37.6 feet Friday,
July 04.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Ashley, AR; Union, AR; Morehouse, LA; Union, LA
Effective: 6aaeor52aa
Onset: 6aaeor52aa -> 7apeor0ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Shreveport LA on 6aaeor52aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued June 6 at 9:52AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Arkansas...

Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Morehouse,
Ashley and Union Parishes.

For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe,
Columbia...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 71.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Friday was 71.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 71.0
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood