Flood Advisory

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

* WHERE...Northwestern Jefferson Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southwestern Orleans Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern St. Bernard Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* WHEN...Until 830 AM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 716 AM 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 0.5 to 1 inch 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, Timberlane, Chalmette, East New Orleans, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, River Ridge, Arabi, Terrytown and Waggaman. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood