Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 31 at 10:07AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 8:07am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
areas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper,
Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler and Upper Jefferson.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While guidance is varying, there is a general consensus that what
is now invest AL97 will move onshore tomorrow and bring an
increasing threat for heavy rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Tyler; Hardin; Southern Jasper; Southern Newton; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov