Full Notification

FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northern Assumption Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana... St. James Parish in southeastern Louisiana... West Central St. John The Baptist Parish in southeastern Louisiana...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1017 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing. 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... Donaldsonville, Napoleonville, Gramercy, Lutcher, Convent, Belle Rose, Paincourtville, North Vacherie, Wallace and Garyville. This includes the follwing Interstate... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 192 and 197.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASCENSION, LA ... ASSUMPTION, LA ... IBERVILLE, LA ... ST. JAMES, LA ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, 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.