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Flood Watch issued May 17 at 11:10AM CDT until May 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in central Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline and St. Landry. In south central Louisiana, Lafayette and Upper St. Martin. In southwest Louisiana, Allen, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis 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. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of showers and thunderstorms is forecast this afternoon into evening. Any additional rainfall falling over locations with saturated grounds, along with high flows along area creeks, bayous, and drainage ditches, will bring about an increased risk of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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