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Heavy Rain Threats Near New Orleans Bring Local Flooding

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  • Rain spreads the United States this weekend, with heavy rain potential near New Orleans and coastal Louisiana.
  • WDSU First Warning Weather Impact Days run Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2–4.
  • Saturday-Sunday rainfall totals of 1–3 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 5 inches.
  • Localized flooding is the primary concern where storms repeatedly hit the same neighborhoods.
  • A stalled front should push most rain offshore Monday, though coastal showers may linger.