NEW ORLEANS — With rains having pelted the New Orleans area early Saturday and continuing through the evening and even more rain expected Sunday, the city of New Orleans has temporarily lifted the parking restrictions.
The lifting of the restrictions allows people to park their vehicles on neutral grounds or sidewalks without penalty.
By 4:30 p.m. Saturday, street flooding was reported at the following:
- Broad St. underpass at Florida Avenue
- Paris Ave. and Gentilly Blvd.
- N. Broad and A.P. Tureaud
WWL-TV Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford said that there could be up to two inches of rain before the system is finished dumping on us by Sunday.
Cranford said that the recent dry spell should allow the city to handle that amount of rain.
There is a chance of severe weather in southeast Louisiana Sunday with the city of New Orleans and areas further south having a slight chance of severe weather, while some areas on the northshore are under an enhanced risk of severe weather.
