Flash flood watches are in effect across Louisiana through Saturday as another two to four inches of rain is expected to blanket the state’s already saturated ground. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says keep a close eye on the roads, and do not attempt to cross flooded streets during this time.
“People driving, people getting stranded in vehicles, that’s usually the biggest problem. Turn around, don’t drown.”
The same system has already caused localized flooding in the northwestern portions of the state, flooding the required rescue operations.
Steele says if at all possible, reschedule your plans for the next two days.
“We’re asking everyone to avoid travelling over the next day or so until the system kind of creeps out of the way.”
The Boot’s been getting pounded with severe weather events over the last few weeks, and Steele says after talking with meteorologists, it’s a pattern we could see continuing even after the rains stop late Saturday.
“Every week or so we have these storms coming through with the same kinds of characteristics, and until we get out of this cycle, it could be a problem that we see for the near future.”
