Hazardous Weather Outlook for Thomas, Louisiana
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
502 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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De Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Smith-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-
Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
502 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Louisiana,
northwest Louisiana, east Texas and northeast Texas.
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Moderate to heavy rainfall will return to the area today, as the
next system pushes into the region. Another 2 to 4 inches of
rainfall, with isolated higher amounts, will be possible in some
locations. With a Moderate to High Excessive rainfall risk in place
today, a Flood Watch has been issued from this afternoon through
Friday evening. In addition, the threat for some strong to severe
storms exist today. All modes of severe weather will be possible,
but damaging winds will be the highest threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A chance for showers and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast on
Friday and Saturday. In addition, a few strong to severe storms
cannot be ruled out during this timeframe. Otherwise, improving
weather conditions are expected by Sunday and through early next
week, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s. Additional rain
chances may return on Wednesday with another weak cool front.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed Today and Friday.
Flood Watch for Thomas, Louisiana
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
305 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
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De Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-
Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of San Augustine, Coushatta, Zwolle,
Carthage, Clarks, Midway, Stonewall, Jonesboro, Jena, Grayson,
Hemphill, Lufkin, Columbia, Center, Pleasant Hill, Many, Arcadia,
Winnfield, Natchitoches, Dry Prong, Rusk, Colfax, Logansport,
Martin, Mansfield, Olla, Pineland, Monroe, Henderson, Montgomery,
Nacogdoches, Gibsland, Ringgold, and Jacksonville
305 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes,
Bienville, Caldwell, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle,
Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine and Winn and Texas,
including the following counties, Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches,
Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby.
* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will increase and become more
widespread by Thursday afternoon and continue through Friday.
Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches with localized higher amounts
will be possible in the Flood Watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.