NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA
11:09 PM CST Tuesday, March 8, 2016
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood warning for Southwestern Caddo Parish in Northwestern Louisiana, West Central De Soto Parish in Northwestern Louisiana, Harrison County in Northeastern Texas, Marion County in Northeastern Texas, Rusk County in Northeastern Texas, Panola County in Northeastern Texas, Western Shelby County in Eastern Texas, Gregg County in Northeastern Texas until 5:15 am CST, Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
At 11:08pm CST doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.
Some locations that will experience flooding include Longview, Marshall, Henderson, Kilgore, Carthage, White Oak, Gladewater, Center, Vivian, Hallsville, Greenwood, Overton, Waskom, Jefferson, Tatum, Tenaha, Timpson, New London, Clarksville City and Beckville.
Precautionary/Preparedness actions...
Move to higher ground now! Act quickly to protect your life.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
If you encounter flooded roads, turn around, don't drown! Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely.
