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Flood Watch issued May 5 at 11:57AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the followingareas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton,Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, SouthernOrange, Tyler and Upper Jefferson.* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop throughthe afternoon. Showers and storms will be capable ofproducing heavy rainfall and high rainfall rates. Additionalrainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected with localizedamounts up to 5 inches possible. This activity will move overareas already saturated from heavy rainfall over the pastseveral days, and will exacerbate ongoing flooding across thearea.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

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Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 2:00PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA* WHAT...South winds around 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mphexpected.* WHERE...In Louisiana, East Cameron, Northern Calcasieu, NorthernJefferson Davis, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, andWest Cameron Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson, Northern Orange,Southern Orange, and Upper Jefferson Counties.* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Flood Warning issued May 5 at 2:06PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...Village Creek Near KountzeNeches River Near EvadaleNeches River Near Town BluffNeches River at Neches River Saltwater BarrierPine Island Bayou Near Sour LakeAdditional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 215 PM CDT.* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Major flooding along the river includingNorthwest Orange County From Lake View to the Saltwater Barrierwith several homes and camps flooded. Flooding is also occurringalong the river in Beaumont with major flooding at Colliers FerryPark and around the Beaumont Country Club. Residential roads offof Pine Street are impassable and water up to homes. Severalstreets in Northeast Beaumont also become flooded.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 1:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.3 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 1:15 PM CDT Sunday was 10.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5feet early tomorrow afternoon.- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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