ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. — Strong easterly winds from Tropical Storm Alberto have caused coastal flooding across Southeast Louisiana.
Residents in Venetian Isles are used to the water, and some can't make it into their neighborhoods when it happens.
Russell Vucinovich picked up his wife in a boat Wednesday afternoon.
“No it’s nothing new, it’s a little aggravating but you know, you got to make the best of it," Vucinovich said, “It’s not too bad you know. It got a little scary about maybe an hour ago cause it was about five inches or six inches deep.”
St. Bernard Parish also felt the effects of the storm.
Parish President, Louis Pomes, said about 8-10 inches of water crept up Florissant Highway in Yscloskey due to the high tide, however, he called the flooding 'very minor.'
“We have a checkpoint coming in on LA 46 and Hwy 300. We have the Sheriff’s Dept. out there just warning the vehicles to be careful going down and keep your eyes on the highway markers to keep you on the highways and not run off into the canals," Pomes said.
Authorities warned low-lying vehicles not to drive into the water on Wednesday.
Pomes said drivers should proceed with caution Thursday morning as the tide returns.
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