[2:50p 5/28] ⛈️Strong to severe storms are gradually moving northward this afternoon. ⚠️ These thunderstorms are capable of damaging winds in excess of 60 mph, hail up to quarter size, and heavy rainfall that could cause localized flooding. ⚡️ When thunder roars, go indoors!

The NWS New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Jefferson Parish until 6 p.m. Flash flooding is possible in Metairie, Avondale, Jefferson, Westwego, Bridge City and Elmwood. Stay weather aware and do not drive through flooded roadways.

Flash Flood Warning including New Orleans LA, Metairie LA and Marrero LA until 4:15 PM CDT

Join us Uncle Sam Jam at Lafreniere Park on Thursday, July 3rd. Gates open at 3 PM. Enjoy great food, fireworks, and live music. Parking passes & BMW Stars and Stripes VIP tickets are still available. Come celebrate this special milestone with us! unclesamjamjefferson.com

We are excited to welcome the inaugural New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix to Jefferson Parish this weekend! 🚤🏁

Honored to speak to the FEMA Review Council’s State-Federal Coordination Sub-Committee on behalf of NACo Digital Team Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force. I shared recommendations for FEMA reform & functions that must be preserved to support communities like Jefferson Parish.

NACo's Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force convened at #NACoAnn for a discussion of the current FEMA reform landscape and the role of the U.S. Small Business Administration in helping local businesses recover from disasters

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)

Stay weather aware, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and charge mobile devices and keep them nearby. Hour-by-hour forecasts for specific locations can be accessed at weather.gov/neworleans by using the point and click map in the middle of the page. #JPaware

3pm 7/16 update - Here's the latest regarding the heavy rain threat from the tropical disturbance over the northern Gulf. The main threat will be heavy rain as this system moves west across the northern Gulf. There is still a 40% chance of tropical cyclone development. (1/4)

9:14pm - widespread light/moderate rain continues w/ embedded storms. These storms could be strong with heavy rainfall, frequent intense lightning and gusty winds. After these storms dissipate, we should enter a bit of a lull in spots but we are forecasting more rain tomorrow.

Jefferson Parish is working closely with the National Weather Service, as well as state and local partners, and will update residents should weather impacts increase. Residents should stay weather aware. Visit JeffParish.gov/Storms for Jefferson Parish updates.

With temperatures on the rise, be sure to practice heat safety. #mswx #lawx

As a reminder, Jefferson Parish Library branches are open and can be used for residents to get out of the heat. For locations & hours, visit JPLibrary.net. Due to a maintenance issue, the North Kenner Library will be closed today. More info: jeffparish.gov/CivicAlerts.as….

This is great news and an incredible achievement that directly benefits our residents and business owners! Our community as a whole will continue to benefit from a comprehensive floodplain management & mitigation plan that helps make us more resilient in the face of disasters.

In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for the Cheniere side of Grand Isle from the bridge to the Jefferson-Lafourche parish line. More info: jeffparish.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Water Department is lifting the Boil Water Advisory for Grand Isle from the Jefferson-Lafourche parish line to the Andy Valence Bridge. More: jeffparish.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Low-level aerial spraying in response to mosquito activity is scheduled to take place on Monday (Oct. 27) from 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. over parts of Kenner, Metairie, Crown Point, Lafitte and Barataria. More info: jeffparish.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

Tune in live to watch the State of Jefferson on #JPTV 🎥: jeffparish.tv/pages/live

Jefferson Parish is reminding residents to practice heating safety as temperatures drop early this week. According to the NWS New Orleans, a Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of Jefferson Parish from 9 p.m. tonight through 9 a.m. tomorrow. More info: jeffparish.gov/CivicAlerts.as…