Southeast Louisiana Braces for 10-15 Inches of Rain as Tornado Watch Runs to 6 a.m.
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Updated · FOX 8 Local First · Jun 18
Southeast Louisiana Braces for 10-15 Inches of Rain as Tornado Watch Runs to 6 a.m.
3 articles · Updated · FOX 8 Local First · Jun 18
Summary
10 to 15 inches of rain could hit river parishes, the north shore and coastal Mississippi, where forecasters warned tropical downpours may trigger flash flooding and brief tornadoes overnight into Thursday.
Post-tropical cyclone Arthur is dissipating in Texas, but upper-level winds are still funneling its outer tropical moisture bands into Southeast Louisiana, prolonging torrential rain.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 6 a.m., while a Flood Watch runs through Friday morning as saturated ground and already high rivers raise the risk of major flooding.
North shore communities face heavy rain well into Thursday afternoon, while far southern areas should see the worst precipitation ease by early Thursday morning.
Most of the south shore is forecast to receive 3 to 6 inches, with lower totals near the river mouth but isolated spots still likely to exceed that range.