Residents across portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi are bracing for minor coastal flooding as the National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory. The affected areas can expect to see flooding less than 2 feet above normally dry ground. The initial advisory remains in effect until early this morning, while a subsequent advisory is set to begin at 6 PM this evening, lasting until 6 AM CST Wednesday, according to a report from the National Weather Service.
The advisories suggest that the flooding could potentially disrupt daily routines with the chance for lots, parks, and roads to become submerged. Travelers in these regions may need to plan to take alternate routes, as some roads may be closed, and should not attempt to drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. The weather phenomenon is expected to cause only isolated road closures, but officials urge locals to act cautiously and to prepare to protect any flood-prone property.
Looking at the weather pattern over the region, the forecast for New Orleans today includes a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3 PM with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 83 degrees. Wind conditions are expected to be from the south, moving at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, the weather is predicted to be partly cloudy with a low of around 72 degrees, and southeast wind of around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
In response to the coastal flooding, the National Weather Service advises residents to take precautionary and preparedness actions. "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," the advisory states. This comes as the broader region is punctuated by warm temperatures and sporadically unsettled weather, with more potential showers and thunderstorms forecasted for later in the week.
