Flood Watch – Issued Through 7 AM Thursday
Key Message:
- Conditions will be favorable for flash flooding. Expect rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches, with localized heavier amounts possible, through Thursday morning.
Hazards:
- Efficient rainfall rates
- Flash flooding possible
- Rises along waterways
Actions:
- Have multiple ways to receive warning information.
- Turn around, don’t drown.
- If you have outdoor plans, remain weather aware.
Excessive Rainfall Outlook:
- Wednesday: Moderate Risk (Level 3 out of 4) of Excessive Rainfall across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, with a Marginal Risk (Level 2 out of 4) for the remainder of the area, through 7 AM Thursday. Excessive rainfall will be capable of producing flash flooding.
Detailed Forecast:
Wednesday:
- Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3 PM. High near 81°F. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night:
- A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 AM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72°F. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday:
- Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81°F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night:
- A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70°F. Calm wind.
Friday:
- A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 PM, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 PM and 4 PM, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88°F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night:
- Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72°F. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday:
- Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 PM. Partly sunny, with a high near 90°F. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Source: National Weather Service – Lake Charles, LA
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