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The chance of Invest 93L developing has decreased from 30% to 10%. Current forecasts call for an additional 1 to 3” of rain through Saturday.

Invest 93L is forecast to move westward into Louisiana later today or tonight, bringing 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. Chances of it developing into a tropical storm have decreased from 40% to 30%.

The City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP), through NOLA Ready is hosting a free HERricane WATCH Summer Camp from July 28 – August 1 for girls and young women ages 13–20. Register at ready.nola.gov or call (504) 497-5862.

NOLAREADY: With a significant decrease in weather impacts, City buildings will reopen to the public tomorrow, July 18 and return to normal operations.

Community members are encouraged to attend and help identify areas of the city at higher risk from natural hazards and discuss proposed actions to reduce risks. Feedback from the public helps shape the action items and ensures the plan reflects community priorities.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Advisory until 4:45 PM in Orleans Parish. Stay weather aware and don’t drive flood waters.

NOLAREADY: Due to anticipated weather impacts, City buildings will be closed to the public on Thursday, July 17. City services will remain open virtually.

(2/2) Following the briefing, a Press Conference will take place at 5 PM. Tune in live at @CityOfNOLA

(1/2) The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) hosts a Mayors Briefing for Tropical Disturbance 93L, where departmental leadership brief the Mayor on efforts in place ahead of potential rainfall and flooding.

NOLAReady: Precautionary boil water advisory canceled for Venetian Isles. Tests confirm water is safe to drink. swbno.org/news/boilwater

NOLAREADY: Heavy rain could cause street flooding. Neutral ground parking lifted ahead of weather event from 7/16 at 7 PM til 7/20 at 7 PM. streetwise.nola.gov

NOLAREADY: Sandbag distribution sites from 10 AM to 1 PM today (or until supplies last). Visit ready.nola.gov or @nolaready on social media for locations

(2/2) The City of New Orleans is actively monitoring Invest 93L, whereas heavy rainfall and flash flooding are possible for the New Orleans area between Wednesday and Sunday. Residents are urged to stay weather aware and text NOLAREADY to 77295 for alerts.

(1/2) The City of New Orleans is actively monitoring Invest 93L, whereas heavy rainfall and flash flooding are possible for the New Orleans area between Wednesday and Sunday. Residents are urged to stay weather aware and text NOLAREADY to 77295 for alerts.

Please continue to monitor the forecast for changes. High rainfall rates can easily lead to flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas such as underpasses. Plan ahead for alternate routes if your normal drive includes flood prone roads. (4/4)

This heavy rain will lead to a flash flood threat across the region. The threat will be highest Thursday into Friday. Heavy rain will likely overwhelm drainage capacity leading to street flooding and some areas of flash flooding. (3/4)

Rainfall forecasts will continue to be refined over the coming days. Currently the forecast calls for 3-6" of rain during the Wed-Sun time frame, but there is potential for much higher amounts, with some locations possibly seeing totals of 8-10" of rain. (2/4)

315p - Here's the latest on the heavy rain threat associated with a tropical disturbance currently moving across Florida. The latest tropical weather outlook continues to indicate a medium (40%) chance of development as the disturbance moves through the northern Gulf (1/4)

NOLAReady: Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Venetian Isles. Boil water before consuming. Map of affected area here: swbno.org/news/boilwater

NOLAReady: Precautionary boil water advisory canceled for Venetian Isles. Tests confirm water is safe to drink. swbno.org/news/boilwater