Flood Watch issued May 1 at 2:17PM CDT until May 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Issue date: 2026-05-01T19:17+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in south central Louisiana, Lafayette, Upper Iberia and Upper St. Martin. In southwest Louisiana, Northern Acadia, Southern Acadia and Upper Vermilion. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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 within Lower Acadiana received between 1 and 3 inches of rainfall yesterday with another 1 to 2 inches received today. There is another thunderstorm cluster looking to move into this newly saturated region, thus the Watch will be expanded to include areas which may now experience flash flooding from thunderstorm rain this afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued May 1 at 10:46AM CDT until May 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Issue date: 2026-05-01T15:46+00:00
* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
