Full Notification

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for Poor Drainage Areas for... Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Western St. James Parish in southeastern Louisiana... St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Western Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Eastern East Feliciana Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southeastern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Eastern East Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northern Assumption Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 215 AM CDT.

* At 1120 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain that will cause urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will result in minor flooding in the advisory area.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include... Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Greensburg, Napoleonville, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Walker, White Castle, Livingston, Sorrento, French Settlement, Port Vincent, Montpelier, Geismer, Watson, Darlington, Pride and Shenandoah. A band of tropical rains was slowly approaching the advisory area from the west. The rate is falling a torrential rates, generally 3 to 4 inches per hour. Once the rains start, flooding can result in only a few minutes. Additional rainfall of 4 to 6 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. If the torrential rains persist, a Flash Flood Warning will be issued. Stay tuned for later statements and possible warnings.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASCENSION, LA ... ASSUMPTION, LA ... EAST FELICIANA, LA ... EAST BATON ROUGE, LA ... LIVINGSTON, LA ... ST. JAMES, LA ... ST. HELENA, LA ... IBERVILLE, LA

Instructions:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.