Severe weather, street flooding, outages throughout Greater New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Heavy rain throughout the Greater New Orleans region is causing street flooding and power outages in some areas on Thursday, July 18.

Around 1:20 p.m., officials with NOLA Ready announced that neutral ground parking would be allowed until 8 p.m. due to the high chances of flooding within the city.

They are also advising drivers to avoid flooded areas as it is dangerous and can push water into nearby homes and businesses.

Earhart Boulevard street flooding

The following streets are currently closed due to flooding:

• Carrollton Underpass
• Conti Street / Royal Street
• Interstate 10 / S. Galves Street
• Ulloa Street / S. Cortez Street
• N. Gayoso Street / Bienville Avenue
• N. Claiborne Avenue / Laharpe Street
• Tulane Avenue / S. Carrollton Avenue
• Old Gentilly Road / Parish Road

Officials say if water begins to rise around your vehicle, abandon the car immediately. Residents can report street flooding and emergencies by calling 911.

As of 2:40 p.m., Entergy officials are reporting 927 customers are without power.

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