Good Morning,
Please see the below weather update from NWS New Orleans / Baton Rouge concerning the heavy rain threat today through Friday.
- A Flood Watch is in effect from January 24, 06:00 AM until January 25, 06:00 AM.
- Timing for the main threat will be Wednesday through Friday as storms become more widespread, entering from the west and may slow down leading to the risk of flash flooding.
- Greatest concerns for flash flooding generally from Baton Rouge, LA to McComb, MS.
- Rivers are expected to rise, with smaller tributaries possibly reaching minor flood stage.
Today:
- Showers off and on all day, but no widespread or significant flash flood concerns.
- The Baton Rouge area has already received nearly ¼” of rainfall with an additional ¼” still in the forecast.
Wednesday:
- Widespread rain/storm chances increase going into Wednesday and Thursday.
- Rainfall totals could reach 2.5” for Wednesday.
- On top of heavy rainfall, there is a Marginal Risk of Severe Weather Wednesday into Wednesday night.
- Risks include damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.
Thursday:
- Lingering scattered showers and thunderstorms Thursday into early Friday.
- A little over 1” of rainfall is expected.