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Top New Orleans news: Hurricane threat has city on alert; parking restrictions suspended; more

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Published on July 11, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New Orleans.

New Orleans flooded; residents brace for monster storm

As much as seven inches of rain fell over a three-hour period on Wednesday, turning streets into rivers. Forecasters said a developing storm could be on track to become a weekend hurricane.

Read the full story on The Daily Beast.

New Orleans suspends parking restrictions 

Due to heavy rain, the city on Wednesday suspended parking restrictions on neutral grounds and sidewalks.

Read the full story on WDSU News.

Closings listed ahead of potential hurricane

This list will be updated with information from various institutions in and around the metro area.

Read the full story on WWL.

Murder suspect who escaped mental facility captured in New Orleans

Jermaine Diggs, 34, left a court-ordered psychiatrist appointment on June 26 and never returned to the mental facility in Saint John Parish.

Read the full story on WWL.

Mayor declares state of emergency amid flooding, storms 

Watch for updates about any voluntary or mandatory evacuations.

Read the full story on WWL.


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