The National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport, Louisiana, has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Flash Flood Warning for the Four State Region, which includes parts of south central Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas.
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Key Highlights:
1. Flash Flood Warning: A Flash Flood Warning is currently in effect until 11:15 AM CDT for:
- Southwestern Bossier Parish
- Southern Caddo Parish
- De Soto Parish
- Western Red River Parish
- Northwestern Sabine Parish in Louisiana
- Central Shelby County
- Southeastern Panola County in Texas
At 8:18 AM CDT, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain across these areas, with 2 to 4 inches of rainfall already reported. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible, potentially leading to flash flooding in urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and low-lying areas. Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and to remember that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.