Lake Charles, La. – Tropical moisture continues to drench southern Louisiana on Friday, triggering a Flash Flood Watch that remains in effect through 7 p.m. Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, a surface trough and tropical-like air mass will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across the region today, with some storms producing 1 to 3 inches of rainfall in a short time. Areas from Alexandria to Morgan City face the highest risk, especially where grounds are already saturated.
Localized flooding could impact roads, neighborhoods, and low-lying areas. Rain chances in cities like Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Opelousas hover around 75% for both Friday and Saturday morning and afternoon hours. Officials urge residents to avoid driving through flooded roads and to monitor alerts from local emergency managers…