Areas of heavy rain are expected in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi this afternoon and evening. These are areas that received heavy rain from Hurricane Ida. Because of the saturated grounds, paired with today’s rainfall, there is a Flash Flood Watch in effect through tonight for southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi, including New Orleans.

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Up to 3 inches of rain are possible!

Never cross a road covered by water!

Flash Flood Watch for areas impacted by Ida, including New Orleans