Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles is monitoring strong to severe thunderstorms today. A possible tornado touched down this morning in Breaux Bridge, killing two people. More tornadoes will be possible this afternoon and tonight as storms develop and move through the region.

The timing of the weather looks like this: scattered thunderstorms will pops up across the entire region this afternoon. Some of these storms could become severe. A more organized line of thunderstorms will move west to east across the region late this afternoon and evening in southeast Texas, this evening across southwest and central Louisiana, and south central Louisiana after midnight. A tornado watch will likely be issued for the region as the storms get organized.

In addition, due to the slow movement of this line, rainfall rates will be high, and localized areas could see over 4 inches of rain in a short period of time, which will result in flash flooding, causing street to become impassable, and water to approach some homes. Now is the time to prepare for the heavy rains before they reach the region.

At the coast, a coastal flood advisory continues for tides running 1 to 2 feet above normal. During high tide, minor coastal flooding is expected this afternoon.