Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana... West Central St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* WHEN...Until 1115 AM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 AM 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 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 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, Kenner, Harvey, Marrero, Metairie, Timberlane, Chalmette, Avondale, East New Orleans, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Arabi, Bridge City, Terrytown, Elmwood, Woodmere and Estelle. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood