WGUS54 KLCH 062043

FFWLCH

LAC079-062345-

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Lake Charles LA

343 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a



* Flash Flood Warning for...

  North Central Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...



* Until 645 PM CDT.



* At 343 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 

  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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...

  Alexandria, Pineville, Kolin and Libuse.



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 3132 9251 3136 9241 3138 9230 3129 9228

      3122 9245 3124 9249 3127 9254



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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Jones