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Flood Watch issued May 26 at 11:19AM CDT until May 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Assumption, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East
Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Iberville, Lower Lafourche, Lower
Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern
Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southern Livingston, St. Helena, St.
James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Lafourche, Upper Terrebonne,
West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana and Western Ascension and
southern Mississippi, including the following counties, Amite,
Pike, Walthall and Wilkinson.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in minor to moderate
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Potential for structural flooding near area
rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage, urban areas, and
underpasses. Potential for flooded roadways, which may be
impassable. Some roads could be closed due to flash flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Training storms along a stalled boundary moving slowly
through the area tomorrow will allow for increased concern
for flash flooding impacts across the area, especially during
the daytime hours.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the
roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross
safely.

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