Flood Watch issued September 3 at 9:51AM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east and northeast Texas, including the
following counties, in east Texas, Angelina, Nacogdoches and San
Augustine. In northeast Texas, Cherokee, Rusk and Smith.
* 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.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Areas of showers and a few embedded thunderstorms associated with
the remnants of Edouard, will continue through the afternoon
across portions of East and Deep East Texas. Widespread rainfall
totals of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated higher amounts up to 5
inches, have fallen across much of the Watch area since Wednesday
morning, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches
expected through this afternoon, with isolated higher amounts
possible. Given that the grounds are nearly saturated, any
additional heavy rainfall will quickly run off and cause flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 17:51 - pe klo 3:00
