The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * Flash Flood Warning for:
Southeastern St. Landry Parish in Central Louisiana
Iberia Parish in South Central Louisiana, this includes the Cities Of, New Iberia, Jeanerette, Avery Island
Southeastern Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana, this includes the City of Lafayette
St. Martin Parish in South Central Louisiana ,this includes the Cities Of, Stephensville, St. Martinville, Catahoula, Breaux Bridge
St. Mary Parish in South Central Louisiana, this includes the Cities Of, Patterson, Morgan City, Franklin Cypremort Point, Berwick, Bayou Vista
Eastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana ,this includes the Cities Of, Kaplan, Intracoastal City, Forked Island, Abbeville
* Until 1015pm CST
* At 408pm CST, National Weather Service Radar Indicated Developing Thunderstorms with Heavy Rain moving Northeast and Into South Central Louisiana this Evening. Rainfall totals of Three to Five Inches Possible in the Warned area Causing Flooding of Roads and Low Lying Areas.
Locations in the Warning include but are Not Limited to
Youngsville, Henderson, Cecilia, Butte La Rose and Broussard
Precautionary/preparedness Actions
A Flash Flood Warning Means That Flooding is Imminent or Occurring. If you are in the Warning area Move to Higher Ground Immediately. Residents Living Along Streams and Creeks Should Take Immediate Precautions to Protect Life and Property. Do Not Attempt to Cross Swiftly Flowing Waters or Waters of Unknown Depth by Foot or By Automobile. Most Flood Deaths Occur in Automobiles. Never Drive your Vehicle Into Areas Where the Water Covers the Roadway. Flood Waters are Usually Deeper Than They Appear. Just One Foot of Flowing Water is Powerful Enough to Sweep Vehicles Off the Road. When Encountering Flooded
Roads Make the Smart Choice, Turn Around, Dont Drown.