{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.525cf201e44e36f6fda2922165d39ee6bfc2e626.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 5:37PM CDT until May 19 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.525cf201e44e36f6fda2922165d39ee6bfc2e626.001.1","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":205,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flood Advisory: Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 5:37PM CDT until May 19 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** East Baton Rouge, LA; Livingston, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA\n**Issued by:** NWS New Orleans LA\n**Sent:** 2026-05-19T17:37:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-19T17:37:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-19T20:45:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.\n\n* WHERE...A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following\nparishes, East Baton Rouge, Livingston and West Baton Rouge.\n\n* WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT.\n\n* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.\nWater over roadways.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...\n- At 537 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 2 inches are expected\nover the area. This additional rain will result in minor\nflooding.\n- Some locations that will experience flooding include...\nBaton Rouge, Denham Springs, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel,\nInniswold, Westminster, Shenandoah, Old Jefferson, Village\nSt. George, Merrydale, Central and Gardere.\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."}