Full Notification

FFWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana... Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana... Southeastern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana... Southeastern Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northwestern Jefferson Davis Parish in southwestern Louisiana...

* Until 900 AM CST.

* At 403 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Oakdale, Ville Platte, Marksville, Bunkie, Mamou, Iowa, Kinder, Oberlin, Elton, Moreauville, Cheneyville, Turkey Creek, Fenton, Effie, Bordelonville, Cottonport, Pine Prairie, Mansura, Hessmer and Evergreen. Very heavy rainfall will continue in the morning with isolated totals in excess of 6". Expect flooding to worsen through the morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEN, LA ... AVOYELLES, LA ... EVANGELINE, LA ... JEFFERSON DAVIS, LA ... RAPIDES, LA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.