{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.421873061b0f443af1958109a8a8b53f0ebb8ba6.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flood Advisory issued May 20 at 5:22PM CDT until May 20 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.421873061b0f443af1958109a8a8b53f0ebb8ba6.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS New Orleans LA"},"word_count":207,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flood Advisory: Flood Advisory issued May 20 at 5:22PM CDT until May 20 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Jefferson, LA; Orleans, LA; St. Bernard, LA; St. Charles, LA\n**Issued by:** NWS New Orleans LA\n**Sent:** 2026-05-20T17:22:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-20T17:22:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-20T20:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.\n\n* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following\nparishes, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard and St. Charles.\n\n* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.\n\n* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...\n- At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to\nthunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin\nshortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain\nhave fallen.\n- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected\nover the area. This additional rain will result in minor\nflooding.\n- Some locations that will experience flooding include...\nNew Orleans, Kenner, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, Avondale,\nChalmette, East New Orleans, Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan,\nWestwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, Terrytown, Arabi, River\nRidge, Waggaman, Ama and St. Rose.\n- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads."}