NEW ORLEANS — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch Advisory for the New Orleans area until Saturday evening.
Heavy rain could lead to isolated street flooding into the start of the weekend. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while driving and avoid flooded roadways.
The city has also lifted its ban on neutral ground parking until noon on Saturday.
As of 1:30 p.m., more than 300 customers are without power in the Jean Lafitte-Barataria area of Jefferson Parish. Restoration time is estimated by 6:30 p.m. More than 50 are without electricity in Tangipahoa Parish.
At about 8 a.m. Friday, Entergy New Orleans reported more than 1,100 customers were without power in part of the West End and Lakeview neighborhoods. Entergy says power was restored in the area at about 9 a.m.
The National Weather Service says their forecasters are watching heavy rain as it moves into the metro area.
Due to heavy rainfall expected on the Northshore, St. Tammany Parish officials are providing self-service sandbag stations at five locations.
• Airport Road Public Works Barn (34783 Grantham College Drive, Slidell)
• Fritchie Public Works Barn (63119 LA-1090, Pearl River)
• Keller Public Works Barn (63131 Fish Hatchery Road, Lacombe)
• St. Tammany Parish Government Complex (21410 Koop Drive, Mandeville)
• Covington Public Works Barn (1305 N. Florida Street, Covington)
Officials ask residents to bring their own shovel, but assistance is available for those in need by calling +1 (985) 898-2557.
This is an ongoing Weather Impact Alert Day and this story will be updated once further information becomes available.