Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Saturday 06/06 10:46 AM CDT – Sunday 06/07 10:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
What
Minor coastal flooding around Lake Maurepas and the western sides of Lake Pontchartrain.
Where
St. John The Baptist, Lower Tangipahoa, Southern Livingston and Upper St. Charles Parishes.
When
Until 10 AM CDT Sunday.
Impacts
Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
Additional Details
After multiple days of strong easterly to east-southeasterly winds water has surged into the tidal lakes and piled up on the western side. Impacts are minimal but will continue for at least 24 hours until the water can finally start to drain out through the Rigolets.
What to Do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Areas Impacted
- St. John The Baptist
- Lower Tangipahoa
- Southern Livingston
- Upper St. Charles
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Wet Weather Continues!
Created by the NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge WFO
A surface trough will drift north from the central Gulf today and into Louisiana on Saturday, bringing squalls of heavy rain and storms. Timing: Will be more numerous during the afternoon hours, but could still have scattered to isolated showers and storms overnight Saturday night especially near the coast. Daily risks for a few locally strong storms and hazardous marine conditions can be expected. Plan accordingly and be weather aware!
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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