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Yesterday, the City experienced some localized flooding and received as much as 5.85 inches of rain at the Sewerage and Water Board (S&WB) pump station in New Orleans East. Currently, Harvey is slowly moving east with a turn toward the northeast later today, followed by a turn northwest Wednesday. Mayor Landrieu has advised residents to stay home and shelter in place today due to heavy rainfall and potential localized flooding associated with Harvey.
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Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, along with City Officials, provided an update on Tropical Storm Harvey. On Saturday, Harvey was downgraded to a tropical storm and is expected to drift southeast just off the mid-Texas coast through tonight and will then move northeast through Wednesday morning with minimal strengthening. Mayor Landrieu is advising residents to stay home and shelter in place tomorrow due to heavy rainfall associated with Harvey.
The National Weather Service expects fewer impacts in the New Orleans area than previously forecasted. However, heavy rainfall remains possible through next Sunday with chances of localized flooding occurring. Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Texas affected by the Hurricane.
Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical storm today and is expected to hover over southeast Texas through the middle of next week. Harvey will continue to weaken. However, prolonged heavy rainfall remains the primary threat from the storm. The National Weather Service predicts that, while still uncertain, the storm could produce heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the New Orleans area beginning Sunday and lasting through the week.
Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, along with City Officials, provided an update on precautions in advance of Hurricane Harvey. Currently a Category 3 hurricane, Harvey continues to strengthen and is expected to make landfall later today on the central Texas coast. Additionally, it is expected to slow down considerably and make its way east over parts of Louisiana. Prolonged heavy rainfall remains the main threat to the New Orleans region from Hurricane Harvey.
While still uncertain, the latest forecast shows Harvey strengthening by Friday and producing heavy rainfall and potential flooding affecting New Orleans starting late Sunday and lasting through the week. The current forecast indicates 5-10 inches of rain for the duration of the hurricane for New Orleans, with heaviest rain most likely beginning Sunday and through mid-week.
Today, the City of New Orleans provided an update on precautions in advance of Tropical Depression Harvey as Mayor Landrieu and City officials continue to monitor the system, located in the Gulf of Mexico.
Plan funds to fix thousands of catch basins, add early warning system for underpass flooding, deliver after-action analysis on July 22 and August 5 flood events.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in the New Orleans area for tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, 2017, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. The weather forecast indicates that high humidity levels will result in heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees in New Orleans, and these hot temperatures can become life-threatening if the proper precautions are not taken.
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