A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for the Baton Rouge Metro Area and locations north and west from 6am Wednesday through 6am Thursday. This includes East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Northern Livingston, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana in Louisiana and Amite and Wilkinson in Mississippi. Excessive runoff from heavy rain may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain spotty in nature through Friday. This will lead to warmer temperatures in most locations and reduced air quality.
Through the end of the week, afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be much more isolated. This will lead to warmer temperatures in most locations and reduced air quality.
A FLOOD WATCH will be in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday morning for the Baton Rouge Metro Area and locations to the south and east. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, especially in urbanized areas where drainage may be slow to occur. 1-3 inches of rain, with isolated higher amounts, may result in flooding of smaller creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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