Avvisi meteorologici Big Bend Museum, Louisiana

18/06 4:37 PM 16:37 – 19/06 0:00 AM 00:00

Flood Watch issued June 18 at 11:37AM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides and St. Landry. In southwest Louisiana, Allen and Beauregard. In west central Louisiana, Vernon. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

National Weather Service

19/06 5:00 PM 17:00 – 20/06 0:00 AM 00:00

Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 11:29AM CDT until June 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

National Weather Service

18/06 9:57 PM 21:57 – 19/06 11:00 PM 23:00

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 4:57PM CDT until June 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue. * WHERE...A portion of central Louisiana, including the following parish, Avoyelles. * WHEN...Until 600 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in Central and southern Avoyelles Parish. Between 14 and 28 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bunkie, Simmesport, Moreauville, Bordelonville, Cottonport, Mansura, Hessmer, Evergreen, Plaucheville, Dupont, Goudeau, Big Bend and Hamburg. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

National Weather Service