Alertes en vigueurPorters Curve, LA

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana Northwestern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi Until 600 PM CDT. At 412 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 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 Bogalusa, Varnado and Crossroads.

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.