VTEC Event 2021-O-NEW-KLCH-FF-W-0018

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2021 [KLCH] LAKE_CHARLES Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 18

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UGC	Name	Status	Issuance	Issue	Initial Expire	Expire
LAC019	Calcasieu	EXT	2021-05-17T18:43:00Z	2021-05-17T18:43:00Z	2021-05-17T21:45:00Z	2021-05-18T00:45:00Z
LAC053	Jefferson Davis	EXT	2021-05-17T18:43:00Z	2021-05-17T18:43:00Z	2021-05-17T21:45:00Z	2021-05-18T00:45:00Z

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183 
WGUS54 KLCH 171843
FFWLCH
LAC019-053-172145-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0018.210517T1843Z-210517T2145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
143 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN CALCASIEU AND WESTERN JEFFERSON 
DAVIS PARISHES INCLUDING LAKE CHARLES, LEBLEU SETTLEMENT AND IOWA...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 12 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Calcasieu and Western 
  Jefferson Davis Parishes including Lake Charles, Lebleu Settlement 
  and Iowa. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
  GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           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...
  Lake Charles, Westlake, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Lake Charles Regional 
  Airport, Lebleu Settlement and Buller.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3010 9322 3009 9329 3011 9334 3017 9334
      3024 9329 3030 9324 3033 9317 3038 9307
      3043 9294 3035 9292 3023 9299 3022 9300
      3015 9311

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

$$

Brazzell

746 
WGUS54 KLCH 172131
FFWLCH
LAC019-053-172315-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210517T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
431 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN CALCASIEU AND WESTERN JEFFERSON 
DAVIS PARISHES INCLUDING LAKE CHARLES, LEBLEU SETTLEMENT AND IOWA...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 431 PM CDT, Gauge reports indicated that water levels have for 
  the most part peaked, but severe flooding will continue for the 
  next few hours. Between 6 and 15 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
  flooding is already occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Calcasieu and Western 
  Jefferson Davis Parishes including Lake Charles, Lebleu Settlement 
  and Iowa. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
  GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Gauges.

  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...
  Lake Charles, Westlake, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Lake Charles Regional 
  Airport, Lebleu Settlement and Buller.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3010 9322 3009 9329 3011 9334 3017 9334
      3024 9329 3030 9324 3033 9317 3038 9307
      3043 9294 3035 9292 3023 9299 3022 9300
      3015 9311

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

Brazzell

339 
WGUS54 KLCH 172259
FFWLCH
LAC019-053-180045-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210518T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
559 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 559 PM CDT, gauge reports are showing water levels are 
  continuing to peak with some areas showing falling. Between 6 and 
  15 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring 
  with numerous roads flooded.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Gauges.

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

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lake Charles, Westlake, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Lake Charles Regional 
  Airport, Lebleu Settlement and Buller.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3010 9322 3009 9329 3011 9334 3017 9334
      3024 9329 3030 9324 3033 9317 3038 9307
      3043 9294 3035 9292 3023 9299 3022 9300
      3015 9311

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Brazzell

Permalink to 202105171843-KLCH-WGUS54-FFWLCH

183 
WGUS54 KLCH 171843
FFWLCH
LAC019-053-172145-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FF.W.0018.210517T1843Z-210517T2145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
143 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN CALCASIEU AND WESTERN JEFFERSON 
DAVIS PARISHES INCLUDING LAKE CHARLES, LEBLEU SETTLEMENT AND IOWA...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 12 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Calcasieu and Western 
  Jefferson Davis Parishes including Lake Charles, Lebleu Settlement 
  and Iowa. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
  GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           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...
  Lake Charles, Westlake, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Lake Charles Regional 
  Airport, Lebleu Settlement and Buller.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3010 9322 3009 9329 3011 9334 3017 9334
      3024 9329 3030 9324 3033 9317 3038 9307
      3043 9294 3035 9292 3023 9299 3022 9300
      3015 9311

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

$$

Brazzell

Permalink to 202105172131-KLCH-WGUS54-FFWLCH

746 
WGUS54 KLCH 172131
FFWLCH
LAC019-053-172315-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210517T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
431 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN CALCASIEU AND WESTERN JEFFERSON 
DAVIS PARISHES INCLUDING LAKE CHARLES, LEBLEU SETTLEMENT AND IOWA...

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 431 PM CDT, Gauge reports indicated that water levels have for 
  the most part peaked, but severe flooding will continue for the 
  next few hours. Between 6 and 15 inches of rain have fallen. Flash 
  flooding is already occurring.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Eastern Calcasieu and Western 
  Jefferson Davis Parishes including Lake Charles, Lebleu Settlement 
  and Iowa. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
  GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Gauges.

  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...
  Lake Charles, Westlake, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Lake Charles Regional 
  Airport, Lebleu Settlement and Buller.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3010 9322 3009 9329 3011 9334 3017 9334
      3024 9329 3030 9324 3033 9317 3038 9307
      3043 9294 3035 9292 3023 9299 3022 9300
      3015 9311

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

Brazzell

Permalink to 202105172259-KLCH-WGUS54-FFWLCH

339 
WGUS54 KLCH 172259
FFWLCH
LAC019-053-180045-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FF.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210518T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
559 PM CDT Mon May 17 2021

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
  Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 559 PM CDT, gauge reports are showing water levels are 
  continuing to peak with some areas showing falling. Between 6 and 
  15 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring 
  with numerous roads flooded.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Gauges.

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

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Lake Charles, Westlake, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Lake Charles Regional 
  Airport, Lebleu Settlement and Buller.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3010 9322 3009 9329 3011 9334 3017 9334
      3024 9329 3030 9324 3033 9317 3038 9307
      3043 9294 3035 9292 3023 9299 3022 9300
      3015 9311

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Brazzell

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ID	Product Issued	VTEC Issued	Initial Expire	VTEC Expire	Area km**2	Locations	Signature
1	2021-03-23T10:06:00Z	2021-03-23T10:06:00Z	2021-03-23T11:30:00Z	2021-03-23T11:30:00Z	1265	Calcasieu [LA], Jefferson Davis [LA]	Stigger/87
2	2021-03-23T10:45:00Z	2021-03-23T10:45:00Z	2021-03-23T12:45:00Z	2021-03-23T12:45:00Z	4933	St. Landry [LA], Evangeline [LA], Cameron [LA], Calcasieu [LA], Acadia [LA], Allen [LA], Jefferson Davis [LA]	Stigger/87
3	2021-03-23T12:43:00Z	2021-03-23T12:43:00Z	2021-03-23T14:45:00Z	2021-03-23T14:45:00Z	11382	Jefferson [TX], Avoyelles [LA], Allen [LA], Calcasieu [LA], Acadia [LA], Cameron [LA], Jefferson Davis [LA], Rapides [LA], Evangeline [LA], St. Landry [LA]	Stigger/87
4	2021-03-23T20:19:00Z	2021-03-23T20:19:00Z	2021-03-23T22:15:00Z	2021-03-23T22:15:00Z	933	Iberia [LA], St. Mary [LA]	25
5	2021-04-13T17:53:00Z	2021-04-13T17:53:00Z	2021-04-13T21:45:00Z	2021-04-14T00:00:00Z	3338	Vermilion [LA], St. Martin [LA], Iberia [LA], St. Mary [LA], Lafayette [LA]	Rua
6	2021-04-13T19:47:00Z	2021-04-13T19:47:00Z	2021-04-13T21:45:00Z	2021-04-14T00:00:00Z	2647	St. Mary [LA], St. Martin [LA], Iberia [LA]	Rua
7	2021-05-11T13:52:00Z	2021-05-11T13:52:00Z	2021-05-11T17:00:00Z	2021-05-11T17:00:00Z	2473	St. Martin [LA], Acadia [LA], Lafayette [LA], St. Landry [LA]	Brazzell
8	2021-05-12T02:32:00Z	2021-05-12T02:32:00Z	2021-05-12T05:30:00Z	2021-05-12T05:30:00Z	324	Calcasieu [LA]	24
9	2021-05-12T02:36:00Z	2021-05-12T02:36:00Z	2021-05-12T06:30:00Z	2021-05-12T06:30:00Z	4222	Iberia [LA], Vermilion [LA], St. Martin [LA], Acadia [LA], Lafayette [LA], Jefferson Davis [LA], St. Landry [LA]	24
10	2021-05-17T14:34:00Z	2021-05-17T14:34:00Z	2021-05-17T19:30:00Z	2021-05-17T19:30:00Z	5019	Newton [TX], Beauregard [LA], Vernon [LA], Jasper [TX]	Brazzell

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