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Good day Metairie! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How today's sudden flooding could affect Metairie streets and drivers

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Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 75 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a shower, temps: high: 83, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Flood advisory in effect for parts of New Orleans area as storms bring heavy rains (nola.com) — Metairie is under a flood advisory as heavy rain overwhelms streets across the New Orleans area, with low-lying and poor-drainage spots at particular risk. Residents are urged not to drive through standing water as storms continue dropping several inches of rain and some nearby underpasses and intersections close due to flooding.
   

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Ok Metairie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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