Tropical Trouble Brewing: Flood Threat for Louisiana and East Texas Next Week

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Tropical Threat Could Bring Flooding to East Texas and Northern Louisiana

SHREVEPORT — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:34 AM on September 8, 2024.

Tropical System Could Trigger Flooding by Mid-Week

A tropical weather system forming in the northwest Gulf of Mexico could bring significant rainfall and potential flooding to parts of Deep East Texas and Northern and Northeastern Louisiana by mid to late next week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport. Forecasters warn that if this system develops, heavy rains will start impacting the Four-State Region as early as Tuesday, intensifying on Wednesday and Thursday.

Flood Threat Builds Amid Heavy Rains

The NWS cautions that the primary concern is flooding, particularly across areas in East Texas and Northern Louisiana, as the system is expected to move northward. Although the full impact remains uncertain, residents in the affected regions should remain vigilant as conditions could rapidly deteriorate.

Weather Outlook: No Immediate Threat, But Prepare for Next Week

For now, no hazardous weather is anticipated for today and tonight across South Central and Southwest Arkansas, North Central and Northwest Louisiana, Southeast Oklahoma, and East and Northeast Texas. However, as the week progresses, residents should prepare for worsening conditions that could lead to flash floods and other severe weather disruptions.

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