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WGUS74 KLCH 281142
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
642 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

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Acadia LA-Calcasieu LA-Cameron LA-Jefferson Davis LA-Vermilion LA-
642 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN ACADIA, SOUTHEASTERN CALCASIEU,
NORTHEASTERN CAMERON, SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS AND NORTHWESTERN
VERMILION PARISHES...

At 642 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lake Charles, Jennings, Welsh, Iowa, Lake Arthur, Mermentau,
  Hayes, Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, Klondike, Lake Charles
  Regional Airport, Thornwell, Lowry, Holmwood, Hacketts Corner,
  Sweet Lake, Bell City and Lacassine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3024 9323 3024 9300 3023 9253 3006 9253
      2995 9261 2996 9313 3005 9329 3018 9330

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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MC