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2020 [KLCH] LAKE_CHARLES Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 43

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RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

408 
WGUS54 KLCH 100104
FFWLCH
LAC001-003-009-039-055-079-097-115-100700-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0043.201010T0104Z-201010T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
804 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...
  Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana...
  Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
  St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
  Northern Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana...
  Northeastern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northeastern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Eastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...

* Until 200 AM CDT.

* At 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
  flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lafayette, Alexandria, Opelousas, Pineville, Scott, Rayne, 
  Carencro, Ville Platte, Marksville, Church Point, Bunkie, Mamou, 
  Simmesport, Glenmora, Leonville, Boyce, Moreauville, Cheneyville, 
  Elizabeth and Turkey Creek.

Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3142 9286 3152 9272 3139 9266 3147 9216
      3132 9208 3132 9200 3123 9199 3123 9192
      3130 9191 3120 9169 3030 9199 3019 9209
      3015 9227 3046 9227 3059 9236 3064 9248
      3062 9258 3088 9262 3088 9314 3113 9309

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Brazzell
348 
WGUS74 KLCH 100209
FFSLCH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
909 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

LAC001-003-009-039-055-079-097-115-100700-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0043.000000T0000Z-201010T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Acadia LA-Allen LA-Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Lafayette LA-Rapides
LA-St. Landry LA-Vernon LA-
909 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR NORTHERN EVANGELINE AND SOUTHERN 
RAPIDES PARISHES...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR 
AVOYELLES, EVANGELINE, RAPIDES, ST. LANDRY, NORTHERN LAFAYETTE, 
NORTHEASTERN ACADIA, NORTHEASTERN ALLEN AND EASTERN VERNON 
PARISHES...

At 909 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned 
area. Between 5 and 11 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is 
already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Northern Evangeline and Southern 
Rapides Parishes. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK 
HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lafayette, Alexandria, Opelousas, Pineville, Scott, Rayne, 
  Carencro, Ville Platte, Marksville, Church Point, Bunkie, Mamou, 
  Simmesport, Glenmora, Leonville, Boyce, Moreauville, Cheneyville, 
  Elizabeth and Turkey Creek.

Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 3142 9286 3152 9272 3139 9266 3147 9216
      3132 9208 3132 9200 3123 9199 3123 9192
      3130 9191 3120 9169 3030 9199 3019 9209
      3015 9227 3046 9227 3059 9236 3064 9248
      3062 9258 3088 9262 3088 9314 3113 9309

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

Brazzell
503 
WGUS74 KLCH 100353
FFSLCH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1053 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

LAC001-003-009-039-055-079-097-115-100700-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0043.000000T0000Z-201010T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Acadia LA-Allen LA-Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Lafayette LA-Rapides
LA-St. Landry LA-Vernon LA-
1053 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR NORTHERN EVANGELINE AND RAPIDES 
PARISHES...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR 
AVOYELLES, EVANGELINE, RAPIDES, ST. LANDRY, NORTHERN LAFAYETTE, 
NORTHEASTERN ACADIA, NORTHEASTERN ALLEN AND EASTERN VERNON 
PARISHES...

At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned 
area. Between 6 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is 
already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Northern Evangeline and Rapides 
Parishes. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lafayette, Alexandria, Opelousas, Pineville, Scott, Rayne, 
  Carencro, Ville Platte, Marksville, Church Point, Bunkie, Mamou, 
  Simmesport, Glenmora, Leonville, Boyce, Moreauville, Cheneyville, 
  Elizabeth and Turkey Creek.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 3142 9286 3152 9272 3139 9266 3147 9216
      3132 9208 3132 9200 3123 9199 3123 9192
      3130 9191 3120 9169 3030 9199 3019 9209
      3015 9227 3046 9227 3059 9236 3064 9248
      3062 9258 3088 9262 3088 9314 3113 9309

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$
Permalink to 202010100104-KLCH-WGUS54-FFWLCH
408 
WGUS54 KLCH 100104
FFWLCH
LAC001-003-009-039-055-079-097-115-100700-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0043.201010T0104Z-201010T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
804 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana...
  Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana...
  Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...
  St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana...
  Northern Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana...
  Northeastern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northeastern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Eastern Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana...

* Until 200 AM CDT.

* At 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the 
  warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
  flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lafayette, Alexandria, Opelousas, Pineville, Scott, Rayne, 
  Carencro, Ville Platte, Marksville, Church Point, Bunkie, Mamou, 
  Simmesport, Glenmora, Leonville, Boyce, Moreauville, Cheneyville, 
  Elizabeth and Turkey Creek.

Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3142 9286 3152 9272 3139 9266 3147 9216
      3132 9208 3132 9200 3123 9199 3123 9192
      3130 9191 3120 9169 3030 9199 3019 9209
      3015 9227 3046 9227 3059 9236 3064 9248
      3062 9258 3088 9262 3088 9314 3113 9309

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Brazzell
Permalink to 202010100209-KLCH-WGUS74-FFSLCH
348 
WGUS74 KLCH 100209
FFSLCH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
909 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

LAC001-003-009-039-055-079-097-115-100700-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0043.000000T0000Z-201010T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Acadia LA-Allen LA-Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Lafayette LA-Rapides
LA-St. Landry LA-Vernon LA-
909 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR NORTHERN EVANGELINE AND SOUTHERN 
RAPIDES PARISHES...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR 
AVOYELLES, EVANGELINE, RAPIDES, ST. LANDRY, NORTHERN LAFAYETTE, 
NORTHEASTERN ACADIA, NORTHEASTERN ALLEN AND EASTERN VERNON 
PARISHES...

At 909 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned 
area. Between 5 and 11 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is 
already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Northern Evangeline and Southern 
Rapides Parishes. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK 
HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lafayette, Alexandria, Opelousas, Pineville, Scott, Rayne, 
  Carencro, Ville Platte, Marksville, Church Point, Bunkie, Mamou, 
  Simmesport, Glenmora, Leonville, Boyce, Moreauville, Cheneyville, 
  Elizabeth and Turkey Creek.

Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 3142 9286 3152 9272 3139 9266 3147 9216
      3132 9208 3132 9200 3123 9199 3123 9192
      3130 9191 3120 9169 3030 9199 3019 9209
      3015 9227 3046 9227 3059 9236 3064 9248
      3062 9258 3088 9262 3088 9314 3113 9309

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

Brazzell
Permalink to 202010100353-KLCH-WGUS74-FFSLCH
503 
WGUS74 KLCH 100353
FFSLCH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1053 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

LAC001-003-009-039-055-079-097-115-100700-
/O.CON.KLCH.FF.W.0043.000000T0000Z-201010T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Acadia LA-Allen LA-Avoyelles LA-Evangeline LA-Lafayette LA-Rapides
LA-St. Landry LA-Vernon LA-
1053 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR NORTHERN EVANGELINE AND RAPIDES 
PARISHES...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR 
AVOYELLES, EVANGELINE, RAPIDES, ST. LANDRY, NORTHERN LAFAYETTE, 
NORTHEASTERN ACADIA, NORTHEASTERN ALLEN AND EASTERN VERNON 
PARISHES...

At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned 
area. Between 6 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is 
already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Northern Evangeline and Rapides 
Parishes. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lafayette, Alexandria, Opelousas, Pineville, Scott, Rayne, 
  Carencro, Ville Platte, Marksville, Church Point, Bunkie, Mamou, 
  Simmesport, Glenmora, Leonville, Boyce, Moreauville, Cheneyville, 
  Elizabeth and Turkey Creek.

Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 3142 9286 3152 9272 3139 9266 3147 9216
      3132 9208 3132 9200 3123 9199 3123 9192
      3130 9191 3120 9169 3030 9199 3019 9209
      3015 9227 3046 9227 3059 9236 3064 9248
      3062 9258 3088 9262 3088 9314 3113 9309

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

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