Full Notification

FFWSHV The National Weather Service in Shreveport has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Jackson Parish in north central Louisiana... Eastern Lincoln Parish in north central Louisiana... Ouachita Parish in north central Louisiana... Eastern Union Parish in north central Louisiana... Winn Parish in north central Louisiana... Southeastern Bienville Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Northern Natchitoches Parish in northwestern Louisiana... Southeastern Red River Parish in northwestern Louisiana...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 948 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Monroe, Ruston, Claiborne, West Monroe, Grambling, Winnfield, Jonesboro, Brownsville-Bawcomville, Brownsville-Bawcom, Swartz, Farmerville, Richwood, Sterlington, Campti, Choudrant, Marion, Martin, Chatham, Hodge and Goldonna.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BIENVILLE, LA ... JACKSON, LA ... LINCOLN, LA ... NATCHITOCHES, LA ... OUACHITA, LA ... RED RIVER, LA ... UNION, LA ... WINN, 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.