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River Flood Warning 12, NWS Lake Charles, LA

January 13, 2016Jasper County, Tyler County, Texas

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Jan 13, 2016, 7:35 PM CST for Jasper County, Tyler County, Texas. It took effect at Jan 15, 2016, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2016, 7:35 PM CST (01:35 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2016, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 15, 2016, 7:50 PM CST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Jasper County, TX, Tyler County, TX

The radar

The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Neches River near Town Bluff (TBFT2). The gauge peaked at 67.87 ft at Jan 16, 2016, 7:00 PM CST.

actionminormoderate657001/1401/1501/1601/17
Action stage
64 ft
Minor stage
68 ft
Moderate stage
72 ft
Major stage
82.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08040600, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

526 
WGUS84 KLCH 140135
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose 
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs 
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake 

LAC097-099-141535-
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/KRZL1.1.ER.160115T1200Z.160118T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs.
* from Friday morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 28.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to
  rise to near 29.5 feet by early Tuesday morning January 19.
* Impact...At stages near 29.0 feet...Flooding of structures on the 
  unprotected side of the levee along the river begins. This includes
  areas near the Atchafalaya Campground south of Krotz Springs and 
  River View Subdivision north of Krotz Springs.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3031 9178 3074 9190 3068 9169 3053 9167 3033 9158

$$

LAC045-099-101-141534-
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/BLRL1.1.ER.160119T1200Z.160119T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* from Tuesday morning until further notice...or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  Tuesday morning January 19.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-141534-
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735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.0 feet by 
  Saturday January 23.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann 
  Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water 
  overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of 
  the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will 
  be strictly enforced.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Floodwall gates will be closed 
  to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected 
  by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be 
  strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Action stage. Water will move 
  up the bank and across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall 
  gates should be closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against 
  higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river 
  current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced 
  by the U.S. Coast Guard.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
      2980 9110 2997 9124

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-141534-
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735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 32.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.3 feet by 
  Monday January 18 then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 33.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
  occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes have some flooding between 
  Bon Wier and Merryville. Camp houses along the river in Southwest 
  Vernon Parish begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 32.0 feet...Roads in the Sabine Sands area
  near Bon Wier become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.
* Impact...At stages near 28.0 feet...The river is at its bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
      3082 9350 3104 9348

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-141534-
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735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by 
  Monday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.
* Impact...At stages near 23.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

LAC079-141534-
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735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is rising and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to reach 12 feet or higher. Roads 
  upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the 
  community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have 
  water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275

$$

TXC241-457-141534-
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/TBFT2.1.ER.160115T0900Z.160115T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

* At  7:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 67.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 64.0 feet...Minor flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 62.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-245-141534-
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/SOLT2.1.ER.160111T1700Z.160113T1445Z.160115T1800Z.NO/
735 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Water inundates roads in 
  lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are 
  under water.
* Impact...At stages near 22.0 feet...River is at bankfull stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406 3004 9445

$$
4 follow-up statements
115 
WGUS84 KLCH 141633
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs 
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake 

LAC097-099-150633-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KRZL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160119T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 29.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 30.0 feet by 
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 29.0 feet...Flooding of structures on the 
  unprotected side of the levee along the river begins. This includes
  areas near the Atchafalaya Campground south of Krotz Springs and 
  River View Subdivision north of Krotz Springs.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3031 9178 3074 9190 3068 9169 3053 9167 3033 9158

$$

LAC045-099-101-150633-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0009.160117T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLRL1.1.ER.160117T1800Z.160120T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* from Sunday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Sunday early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 20.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.
* Impact...At stages near 17.0 feet...Action stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-150632-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0124.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.160123T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.0 feet by 
  Saturday January 23 then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann 
  Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water 
  overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of 
  the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will 
  be strictly enforced.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Floodwall gates will be closed 
  to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected 
  by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be 
  strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
      2980 9110 2997 9124

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-150632-
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/BWRT2.2.ER.151229T2027Z.160118T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 33.1 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.1 feet by 
  Monday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 33.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
  occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes have some flooding between 
  Bon Wier and Merryville. Camp houses along the river in Southwest 
  Vernon Parish begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 32.0 feet...Roads in the Sabine Sands area
  near Bon Wier become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
      3082 9350 3104 9348

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-150632-
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1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.4 feet by 
  Monday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

LAC079-150632-
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/GLML1.1.ER.160111T1415Z.160114T1545Z.160117T1800Z.NO/
1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...Roads 
  upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the 
  community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have 
  water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275

$$

TXC241-457-150632-
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/TBFT2.1.ER.160115T1029Z.160115T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 67.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
  rise to near 68.2 feet by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 64.0 feet...Minor flooding will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-245-150632-
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/SOLT2.1.ER.160111T1700Z.160113T1445Z.160115T1800Z.NO/
1033 AM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 25.4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Water inundates roads in 
  lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are 
  under water.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406 3004 9445

$$
665 
WGUS84 KLCH 150114
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas...

  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose 
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 
  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs 
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 

LAC097-099-151514-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KRZL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160118T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Thursday the stage was 29.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 30.0 feet by 
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 29.0 feet...Flooding of structures on the 
  unprotected side of the levee along the river begins. This includes
  areas near the Atchafalaya Campground south of Krotz Springs and 
  River View Subdivision north of Krotz Springs.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3031 9178 3074 9190 3068 9169 3053 9167 3033 9158

$$

LAC045-099-101-151513-
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/BLRL1.1.ER.160117T0000Z.160120T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* from Saturday evening until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Saturday evening and continue 
  to rise to near 20.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-151513-
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/MCGL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.160123T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.0 feet by 
  Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann 
  Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water 
  overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of 
  the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will 
  be strictly enforced.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
      2980 9110 2997 9124

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-151513-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0123.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.2.ER.151229T2027Z.160117T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Thursday the stage was 33.3 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.2 feet by 
  Sunday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 33.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
  occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes have some flooding between 
  Bon Wier and Merryville. Camp houses along the river in Southwest 
  Vernon Parish begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 32.0 feet...Roads in the Sabine Sands area
  near Bon Wier become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
      3082 9350 3104 9348

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-151513-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.151216T1900Z.160110T1430Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.6 feet by 
  Tuesday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 26.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
  occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to 
  flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. 
  Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish 
  have some flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

LAC079-151513-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160118T2100Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.160111T1415Z.160114T1545Z.160118T1500Z.NO/
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late Monday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275

$$

TXC241-457-151513-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0012.160115T0945Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160115T0945Z.160115T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Thursday the stage was 67.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Friday and continue to
  rise to near 68.3 feet by Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-245-151513-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160116T0000Z/
/SOLT2.1.ER.160111T1700Z.160113T1445Z.160115T1200Z.NO/
714 PM CST THU JAN 14 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* until Friday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Water inundates roads in 
  lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are 
  under water.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406 3004 9445

$$
699 
WGUS84 KLCH 151745
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose 
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs 
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 
  Neches River Near Town Bluff 

LAC097-099-160745-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KRZL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160117T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 29.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 30.0 feet by 
  Monday early afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 29.0 feet...Flooding of structures on the 
  unprotected side of the levee along the river begins. This includes
  areas near the Atchafalaya Campground south of Krotz Springs and 
  River View Subdivision north of Krotz Springs.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3031 9178 3074 9190 3068 9169 3053 9167 3033 9158

$$

LAC045-099-101-160745-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0009.160116T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLRL1.1.ER.160116T1800Z.160120T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* from Saturday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 20.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-160745-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0124.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.160123T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.0 feet by 
  Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann 
  Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water 
  overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of 
  the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will 
  be strictly enforced.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Floodwall gates will be closed 
  to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected 
  by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be 
  strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 4.0 feet...Water will move up the bank and 
  across access roads below the city dock. Floodwall gates should be 
  closed by the 5 foot stage to protect against higher stages. Vessel 
  traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel 
  traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast 
  Guard.

&&
 
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
      2980 9110 2997 9124

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-160745-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0123.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.2.ER.151229T2027Z.160118T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 33.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.3 feet by 
  early Monday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 33.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
  occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes have some flooding between 
  Bon Wier and Merryville. Camp houses along the river in Southwest 
  Vernon Parish begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 32.0 feet...Roads in the Sabine Sands area
  near Bon Wier become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
      3082 9350 3104 9348

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-160745-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.151216T1900Z.160119T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.7 feet by 
  Tuesday early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 26.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
  occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to 
  flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. 
  Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish 
  have some flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 24.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

LAC079-160744-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160118T0300Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.160111T1415Z.160114T1545Z.160117T2100Z.NO/
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275

$$

TXC241-457-160744-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TBFT2.1.ER.160116T0600Z.160116T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 67.7 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 68.2 feet by Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 64.0 feet...Minor flooding will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

TXC199-245-151815-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160116T0000Z/
/SOLT2.1.ER.160111T1700Z.160113T1445Z.160115T0930Z.NO/
1145 AM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake.
* At 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 24.8 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  3:30 AM Friday.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 24.2 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Water inundates roads in 
  lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are 
  under water.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9445 3024 9423 3021 9407 3013 9406 3004 9445

$$

13
184 
WGUS84 KLCH 160150
FLSLCH


FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 
750 PM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  Neches River Near Town Bluff 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...

  Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose 
  Calcasieu River Near Glenmora 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Louisiana...Texas..
  Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs 
  Atchafalaya River At Morgan City 
  Sabine River Near Bon Wier 
  Sabine River Near Deweyville 

LAC097-099-161550-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KRZL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160118T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Krotz Springs.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Friday the stage was 29.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 30.0 feet by 
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 29.0 feet...Flooding of structures on the 
  unprotected side of the levee along the river begins. This includes
  areas near the Atchafalaya Campground south of Krotz Springs and 
  River View Subdivision north of Krotz Springs.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3031 9178 3074 9190 3068 9169 3053 9167 3033 9158

$$

LAC045-099-101-161549-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0009.160116T0225Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLRL1.1.ER.160116T0225Z.160119T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River Above Butte La Rose.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Friday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 20.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 20.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3012 9165 3056 9189 3055 9167 3021 9142 3011 9148 

$$

LAC099-101-161549-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0124.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCGL1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.160123T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:00 PM Friday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.0 feet by 
  Saturday January 23 then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 7.0 feet...Buildings at the foot of Ann 
  Street on the river side of the flood wall will flood as water 
  overtops the Rio Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of 
  the Berwick floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will 
  be strictly enforced.
* Impact...At stages near 6.0 feet...Flood stage. The city dock will
  be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front 
  Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger 
  river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly 
  enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
* Impact...At stages near 5.0 feet...Floodwall gates will be closed 
  to protect against higher stages. Vessel traffic will be affected 
  by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be 
  strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.


&&
 
LAT...LON 2995 9147 2986 9139 2951 9154 2939 9113
      2980 9110 2997 9124

$$

LAC011-115-TXC351-161549-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0123.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BWRT2.2.ER.151229T2027Z.160119T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Bon Wier.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:15 PM Friday the stage was 33.7 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.3 feet by 
  Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At stages near 33.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
  occur. Low-lying roads and a few homes have some flooding between 
  Bon Wier and Merryville. Camp houses along the river in Southwest 
  Vernon Parish begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 32.0 feet...Roads in the Sabine Sands area
  near Bon Wier become flooded.
* Impact...At stages near 30.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will 
  occur along the river between Merryville and Bon Wier. A few roads 
  in Southwest Vernon Parish have water over them.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3104 9361 3078 9366 3055 9379 3053 9366
      3082 9350 3104 9348

$$

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-161549-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0114.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.151216T1900Z.160119T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sabine River Near Deweyville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:45 PM Friday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.6 feet by 
  Tuesday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At stages near 26.0 feet...Moderate lowland flooding will
  occur. The lowest homes between Deweyville and the river begin to 
  flood, especially in the Indian Lakes and River Oaks sections. 
  Low-lying roads and a few homes in Southwestern Beauregard Parish 
  have some flooding.
* Impact...At stages near 25.0 feet...Lowest roads beside the river 
  flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, 
  low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded 
  including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of 
  Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around 
  the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County 
  become flooded.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3061 9376 3031 9381 3008 9378 3005 9367
      3044 9364 3057 9363

$$

LAC079-161549-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-160117T1500Z/
/GLML1.1.ER.160111T1415Z.160114T1545Z.160117T0900Z.NO/
750 PM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Calcasieu River Near Glenmora.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:45 PM Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday morning.
* Impact...At stages near 12.0 feet...When the river is falling and 
  the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of 
  forested areas near the river will occur.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3113 9279 3090 9269 3090 9262 3105 9265 3115 9275

$$

TXC241-457-160220-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-160116T0150Z/
/TBFT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST FRI JAN 15 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Neches River Near Town Bluff.
* At  7:00 PM Friday the stage was 67.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Impact...At stages near 65.0 feet...Areas around Barlow Lake and 
  Brushy Lake begin to flood.
* Impact...At stages near 64.0 feet...Minor flooding will occur.
* Impact...At stages near 62.0 feet...The river is at bankfull 
  stage.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3096 9432 3079 9420 3053 9418 3053 9399 3099 9415

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Jan 13, 5:38 PM CST, 1 hour 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 13, 5:38 PM CST, 1 hour 57 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
538 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016

.DISCUSSION...
14/00Z TAF ISSUANCE.

&&

.AVIATION...
VFR TO CONTINUE TONIGHT WITH CI INCREASING AS A DISTURBANCE
APPROACHES FM THE WEST. CIGS WILL DEVELOP AND LOWER THROUGH THE
DAY THURS...WITH MVFR CIGS EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AFTER 18Z. SHRA
WILL INCREASE DURING THE AFTN...MAINLY AT SRN AIRPORTS AS A SFC
LOW DEVELOPS OVER THE WRN GULF IN RESPONSE TO THE APPROACHING
UPR TROF. SELY WINDS THIS EVENING WILL SHIFT MORE ELY OVERNIGHT
THEN E-SE 5-10 KT DURING THE DAY THURS.  24

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 318 PM CST WED JAN 13 2016/

DISCUSSION...A VERY PLEASANT WINTER-TIME AFTERNOON ONGOING
ACROSS THE REGION AFTER A RATHER CHILLY START. TEMPS HAVE WARMED
WELL INTO THE 60S UNDER SUNNY SKIES. SATELLITE DEPICTING NO MORE
THAN SOME WISPY CIRRUS OVERHEAD.

CLOUDS WILL BE ROLLING IN LATER TONIGHT AS OUR NEXT MID/UPPER
DISTURBANCE ADVANCES FROM OLD MEXICO INTO TEXAS WHILE SURFACE LOW
PRESSURE/TROF ADVANCES NORTH FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE INTO THE
NORTHWEST GULF. FEATURE PROGGED TO TAKE AN EAST TO NORTHEAST TURN
THROUGH THE DAY THURSDAY REMAINING OFFSHORE OF THE NORTHERN GULF
WHILE GRADUALLY STRENGTHENING. LOW WILL BRING A CHANCE FOR SHOWERS
AREA-WIDE...WITH THE BEST CHANCE OVER ACADIANA...THEN TRENDING
DOWNWARD TOWARD THE LAKES REGION OF INTERIOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

A COLD FRONT THEN SETTLES INTO THE REGION FRIDAY AND STALLS. GFS
SUGGESTING STRONG CYCLOGENESIS ALONG BOUNDARY OVER TEXAS ON
SATURDAY WITH A RAPID EASTWARD PROGRESSION OF LOW. ECMWF NOT SO
INCLINED TO THIS LOW LEVEL GENESIS THUS YIELDING LOWER POPS AND
PRECIP FIELDS. SUPERBLEND IS A GOOD COMPROMISE OF THE TWO.

START THE FIRST HALF OF THE NEW WEEK GENERALLY DRY WITH VERY
LIMITED CHANCES FOR RAINS WITH A DRY WESTERLY FLOW ALOFT AND A
COOL AND DRY NORTHERLY FLOW WITHIN THE LOW LEVELS. A GRADUAL
WARMING IS EXPECTED WITH MOISTENING AND WARMING SOUTHERLIES
RETURNING MID-WEEK ALONG WITH A CHANCE OF RAINS.

MARINE...HIGH PRESSURE CENTERED OVER THE SOUTHEAST CONUS WILL
MAINTAIN A LIGHT TO MODERATE EASTERLY FLOW OVER THE NEAR COASTAL
WATERS INTO THURSDAY. A WEAK SURFACE LOW WILL ADVANCE NORTH FROM
THE BAY OF CAMPECHE INTO THE WESTERN GULF TONIGHT AND EARLY
THURSDAY...THEN TRACK RAPIDLY EAST TO NORTHEAST THURSDAY NIGHT AND
FRIDAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN GULF. THIS FEATURE WILL BRING A BRIEF
INCREASE IN WINDS AND SEAS...AS WELL AS INCREASED RAIN CHANCES
WITH ITS PASSAGE. A COLD FRONT WILL THEN ADVANCE INTO THE REGION
FRIDAY AND STALL...WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A MORE ROBUST LOW
DEVELOPING AND MOVING EASTWARD ALONG THE BOUNDARY SATURDAY. THIS
FEATURE WILL BRING ANOTHER CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AS WELL AS A FEW
THUNDERSTORMS TO THE AREA...ALONG WITH STRENGTHENING WINDS AND
BUILDING SEAS.

23

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  38  62  52  66 /   0  20  30  10
LCH  43  63  54  69 /   0  40  40   0
LFT  43  64  54  70 /   0  50  50  10
BPT  46  64  53  71 /  10  40  30   0

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...NONE.
TX...NONE.
GM...NONE.
&&

AVIATION...24
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 13, 4:06 AM CST, 15 hours 29 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
406 AM CST WED JAN 13 2016

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
141200-
VERNON-RAPIDES-AVOYELLES-BEAUREGARD-ALLEN-EVANGELINE-ST. LANDRY-
CALCASIEU-JEFFERSON DAVIS-ACADIA-LAFAYETTE-UPPER ST. MARTIN-
VERMILION-IBERIA-ST. MARY-LOWER ST. MARTIN-WEST CAMERON-
EAST CAMERON-TYLER-HARDIN-JEFFERSON-ORANGE-NORTHERN JASPER-
NORTHERN NEWTON-SOUTHERN JASPER-SOUTHERN NEWTON-
406 AM CST WED JAN 13 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
LOUISIANA...SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA...WEST
CENTRAL LOUISIANA...EAST CENTRAL TEXAS AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

RAIN AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY
NIGHT...WITH THE HEAVIEST RAIN IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-141200-
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
406 AM CST WED JAN 13 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHWEST
GULF OF MEXICO.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

RAIN WITH A FEW THUNDERSTORMS IS POSSIBLE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY
NIGHT. WINDS AND SEAS WILL RUN HIGHER THAN NORMAL BEHIND A COLD
FRONT ON SATURDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED.

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.