A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of southeastern Louisiana due to the potential for heavy rainfall through noon today. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches will be possible, with locally higher amounts likely. Make sure you have a reliable way to receive flash flood warnings should they become required later today. Do not cross barricades and remember to TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN!
Total rainfall through the rest of the week will vary depending on eventual small-scale thunderstorm development for the next several days, but a widespread average of 1 to 3 inches will be possible, with locally higher amounts likely. There may be rises on area rivers due to widespread heavy rainfall so be sure to check the latest forecast for rivers near your area.
A few storms today may be strong to locally severe. The main risk will be damaging straight line wind gusts in excess of 60mph as well as large hail. Timing will be from early this morning for western areas, spreading south and east through the rest of the morning before ending shortly after noon.
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