NOLAREADY: The left lane on I-10 East has reopened to traffic.

NOLAREADY: Major crash on I-10 East near Esplanade Ave. I-10 East and Claiborne Ave. at Columbus St. are closed. Avoid area & use alternate routes.

NOLAReady: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for New Orleans East. Boil water before consuming. Map of affected area here: swbno.org/news/boilwater

NOLAREADY: Phillip Miller, white male, 44 yrs, last seen on 3900 block of Saint Claude is reported missing. Call 504-658-6050 w/info. nopdnews.com

NOLAReady: Precautionary boil water advisory cancelled for Westbank. Tests confirm water is safe to drink. swbno.org/news/boilwater

NOLAReady: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for West Bank. Boil water before consuming. Map of affected area here: swbno.org/news/boilwater

NOLAReady: Precautionary boil water advisory cancelled for New Orleans East. Tests confirm water is safe to drink. swbno.org/news/boilwater

NOLAReady: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for New Orleans East. Boil water before consuming. Map of affected area here: swbno.org/news/boil water

The City of New Orleans granted permits to the Fried Chicken Festival, Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival and Gentilly Festival and good news – they are still on! Wind gusts of up to approximately 40 mph are forecast over the afternoon & evening but will lesson overnight.

Residents of Venetian Isles should prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias.

The New Orleans Office of Coordination and Emergency Management (NOCEM) is monitoring what is now Tropical Storm Isaias. The forecast track has shifted east from the previous advisory with New Orleans at a marginal risk of localized flooding.

NOCEM is continuing to monitor what has now become Tropical Depression Nine. Confidence is increasing that Tropical Depression Nine will strengthen w/impacts to portions of the northern Gulf Coast late this week.

The New Orleans Office of Coordination and Emergency Management (NOCEM) is monitoring potential tropical development in the Gulf. There is a HIGH (80%) chance of tropical cyclone development over the next 2 days.   Text NOLAREADY to 77295 for emergency alerts and stay tuned.

NOLAREADY: NWS issued a Flash Flood Warning. Life threatening flooding is occurring or expected. Avoid travel. Never travel through flooded roads.

NOLAREADY: NWS issued a Flash Flood Warning. Life threatening flooding is occurring or expected. Avoid travel. Never travel through flooded roads.

NOLAREADY: Heavy rain expected thru Sunday night and could cause street flooding. Neutral ground parking allowed thru 10am Mon 10/5. streetwise.nola.gov

NOLAREADY: Heavy rain could cause street flooding. Neutral ground parking allowed thru 6 PM, 10/3. Be careful of debris on neutral ground. streetwise.nola.gov

The Office of Coordination and Emergency Management (NOCEM) is monitoring locally heavy rain and possible flash flooding through the weekend. Keep your phone near you to receive warning should it be needed and never drive through flood waters. Turn around, don’t drown!

NOLAREADY: Military training is underway in the New Orleans area through 9/26. Expect low-flying helicopters & loud noises. This is training, not an emergency.

NOLAREADY: Missing person Song Jin He has been located safely. No further action is required. nopdnews.com