Heavy rain causes street flooding in Gretna, strong storms in LaPlace

The National Weather service reports heavy rain on the Westbank filled streets with water.

The downpour prompted a flood advisory for the Westbank.

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Reports of street flooding in Gretna near Stumpf Blvd. Flood Advisory remains in effect until 145 pm CDT for that area. #lawx

— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) July 5, 2020

Street flood advisory in green area, including the #WestBankNOLA. Heavy rain could cause street flooding. pic.twitter.com/FElPSVXeyC

— NOLA Ready #COVIDNOLA (@nolaready) July 5, 2020

Meanwhile St. John The Baptist and Ascension Parishes are under a Significant Weather Advisory for a strong thunderstorm.

Significant Weather Advisory: A Line Of Strong Thunderstorms Will Affect West Feliciana. https://t.co/DehIdDS4P9 #lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/UsrLvJinvO

— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) July 5, 2020