WGUS54 KLCH 062338

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LAC079-070100-

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Lake Charles LA

638 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has extended the



* Flash Flood Warning for...

  North Central Rapides Parish in central Louisiana...



* Until 800 PM CDT.



* At 638 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.



Flash flooding has already occurred and more rounds of heavy rain 

will move into the area shortly.



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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