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Line of storms move to MS coast, Neutral ground parking allowed in N.O.

Heavy rain that could cause street flooding in low-lying areas.

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NEW ORLEANS — Stormy weather arrives on St. Patrick's Day likely from early morning through early afternoon.

Meteorologist Alexa Trischler says the timing seems to show rain entering the metro area between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. with the strongest storms and heaviest rains in the metro New Orleans area from around 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

A few strong storms with high wind gusts are possible. The main concern will be some isolated street flooding as 2+ inches of rain are expected in most spots, some of which are already saturated by rains from Friday.

Noon

12PM: Strong Storms are progressing eastward through our marine waters and MS Coast areas. Light to moderate rain continues for S MS and northern SE LA parishes as it moves east over the next couple of hours. #mswx #lawx pic.twitter.com/GYLxU8mQVh
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) March 17, 2024

11:00 a.m.

New Orleans Street Flooding and Road Closures

N MIRO ST / FRENCHMEN ST

11:31 AM

ELYSIAN FIELDS AV / ABUNDANCE ST

11:28 AM

4900 CHEF MENTEUR HWY

11:27 AM

EAGLE ST / OAK ST

11:26 AM

N CLAIBORNE AV / LAHARPE ST

11:26 AM

BULLARD AV / CHEF MENTEUR HWY

11:10 AM

ST PHILIP ST / ROYAL ST

10:42 AM

Streetwise (nola.gov)

Currently watching 2 areas of storms. One is a cluster of strong storms impacting the southshore that is moving off into the Gulf. Another area is light to moderate rainfall that is pushing through our NW LA areas and S MS. This will move eastward over the next few hours. pic.twitter.com/XMeFOalSIc
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) March 17, 2024

10:00 a.m.

A Street Flood Advisory has been issued for parts of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles until 3/17 1:00PM.

A Street Flood Advisory has been issued for parts of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles until 3/17 1:00PM. Street flooding is possible in these areas. Don't drive through flooded roads. #BeOn4 pic.twitter.com/vhdN1xKUkl
— WWL-TV Weather (@wwltvweather) March 17, 2024

1020AM: Storms are moving through our area. Main risks along coastal LA areas are large hail and gusty winds. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible across our area as this system moves through with rainfall rates of 1-2” per hour. Use caution if driving! pic.twitter.com/rMya4l8Ckb
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) March 17, 2024

9:00 a.m.

Radar Update 8:40 AM- Rain and storms moving east across the area. Wet and stormy weather will last through the morning into the early afternoon. Heavy rain, lightning, small hail, and brief gusty winds can be in some of these storms. Rain ends by this evening. @WWLTV pic.twitter.com/J2GfSLjh9G
— Alexa Trischler (@alexatrisch) March 17, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for areas in St. Mary, Iberia, St. Martin until 3/17 10:15AM. Seek shelter indoors until the storm has passed. #BeOn4 pic.twitter.com/8RmtplKgaJ
— WWL-TV Weather (@wwltvweather) March 17, 2024

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for areas in Jefferson, Plaquemines until 3/17 9:45AM. Seek shelter indoors until the storm has passed. #BeOn4 pic.twitter.com/Cm9pqUIDub
— WWL-TV Weather (@wwltvweather) March 17, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Pointe à la Hache LA and Diamond LA until 9:45 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/d77jkk364R
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) March 17, 2024

8:30 a.m.

Due to anticipated street flood, the City of New Orleans has allowed parking on the neutral ground until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. You can move your vehicle to higher ground but be sure to not block intersections, streetcar tracks, or driveways.

NOLAREADY: Heavy rain could cause street flooding in low-lying areas. Neutral ground parking allowed until 7PM today. https://t.co/KqU81SC1j1
— NOLA Ready (@nolaready) March 17, 2024

Sewerage and Water Board Status

DPS 3 on Florida Ave near Hwy 90: D Pump out of service due to replacement of bearing housing unit.
- 4 additional drainage pumps available at this station + 4 constant duty pumps
DPS 10 at Haynes Blvd. and Shubrick Ave. at Citrus Canal: No. 1 Pump out of service
- 3 additional drainage pumps available at this station
DPS 13 near Tall Timbers Algiers: No. 4 Pump on standby for emergency use only.
- 5 additional drainage pumps available at this station + one constant duty pump
DPS 15 near Intracoastal Waterway and Industrial Pkwy: No. 1 Pump out of service.
- 2 additional drainage pumps available at this station
DPS 17 near Florida Ave. and Peoples: Pumps A & D out of service due to issues with the electric motor.

All underpass pumps in service.

Click here for an overview and an interactive map of our drainage system.

Turbine 4 unavailable.
Turbine 5 online.
Turbine 6 available for use.
EMDs #3 #4, and #5 are in service. EMD #1 is offline due to a radiator leak and #2 due to electrical issues

EMDs are back-up generators that provide 25Hz power.

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