Extreme storms, flash flooding potential throughout New Orleans metro late Monday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A number of rounds of showers and thunderstorms are anticipated via early Tuesday alongside the northern Gulf Coast.
Sunday Evening into Monday Morning:
Areas north and west of Lake Pontchartrain will probably see some storms in a single day into early Monday. These storms could possibly be sturdy or extreme, with sturdy wind gusts as much as 60 mph and enormous hail being the principle threats.
Monday Morning via Tuesday:
After 7 AM on Monday, scattered showers and storms will proceed on and off via the afternoon. Then, a stronger line of storms anticipated to roll in Monday night into early Tuesday morning.
Extreme climate, together with damaging winds, giant hail, and probably a twister or two, are potential. The Storm Prediction Heart has positioned all of Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi below a “Slight Threat,” for extreme storms, which is menace degree 2 out of 5 on their scale.
The Nationwide Climate Service recommends having a number of methods to obtain climate alerts ought to they be issued.
Flash Flooding Issues:
Together with the stormy climate, we have to regulate the potential for flash flooding. With heavy rainfall charges of 2-3 inches per hour and the potential for storms lingering over the identical areas, flooding is an actual threat.
The Nationwide Climate Service has issued a Flood Watch via Tuesday morning. Be cautious, particularly if you happen to’re in city areas, low-lying spots, and places with poor drainage the place flooding is extra probably.
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