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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1157 AM CDT Sun May 5 2024

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Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-
Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Bleakwood, Farrsville, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Spurger, Fred, Newton, Nederland, Sabine Pass,
Warren, Silsbee, Gist, Holly Springs, Burkeville, Town Bluff,
Evadale, Jamestown, Mauriceville, Call, Lumberton, Beaumont,
Orange, Woodville, Jasper, Hillister, Vidor, Port Arthur, Mt.
Union, China, Ivanhoe, Wiergate, Roganville, Deweyville, Sea Rim
State Park, Bridge City, and Buna
1157 AM CDT Sun May 5 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
  areas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton,
  Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern
  Orange, Tyler and Upper Jefferson.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop through
    the afternoon. Showers and storms will be capable of
    producing heavy rainfall and high rainfall rates. Additional
    rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with localized
    amounts up to 5 inches possible. This activity will move over
    areas already saturated from heavy rainfall over the past
    several days, and will exacerbate ongoing flooding across the
    area.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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