Full Notification

FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 645 PM CST.

* At 449 PM CST, NWS employee and emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain with multiple reports of significant flooding on major roadways along with water approaching businesses in the Covington and Mandeville area. Between 4.5 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Covington and Mandeville. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Covington, Abita Springs, Madisonville and Lacombe. This includes the following Interstate... Interstate 12 between mile markers 58 and 71.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. TAMMANY, LA

Instructions:

This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. 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.