NEW ORLEANS — The city is allowing neutral ground parking ahead of more expected heavy rainstorms. Neutral ground parking is allowed until Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m.
NOLA Ready sent the alert at 6:43 p.m. Friday evening.
Several rounds of heavy rain could bring severe weather to the New Orleans metro area and northshore along with a chance of street flooding, according to the WWL Louisiana team.
The rounds of rain will begin Thursday night and continue into Friday morning.
Please don't block intersections, streetcar tracks, sidewalks, or bike paths.
Avoid flood waters
-NEVER drive through flood waters. It's dangerous for you, your vehicle, and can push water into nearby homes and businesses.
-If water rises around your car, abandon the car immediately.
Report flooding
-Call 911 to report street flooding and life-threatening emergencies.
-View reports of street flooding at streetwise.nola.gov
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