SMWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Special Marine Warning for. Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. 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. Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays. 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. * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 623 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Vermilion 22 to near West Cameron 205, moving east at 55 knots. HAZARD. Wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include. South Marsh Island 239, Marsh Island, South Marsh Island 236, Eugene Island 129, East Cameron 109, West Cameron 149, Vermilion 78, West Cameron 198, Vermilion 31, West Cameron 110, West Cameron 196, Vermilion 131, West Cameron 192, Vermilion 39, Vermilion 38, Eugene Island 42, Eugene Island 57, South Marsh Island 268, West Cameron 73, and West Cameron 71.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 239 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS VERMILION AND WEST COTE BLANCHE BAYS ATCHAFALAYA AND EAST COTE BLANCHE BAYS COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA OUT 20 NM

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. A portion of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Coastal Jefferson Parish, Eastern Orleans, Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower Terrebonne, St. Charles, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne and Western Orleans. * WHEN. Through late tonight. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of storms will be moving through the area today through tonight. An additional 2 to 3 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches will be possible tonight through Tuesday morning, enhancing the flash flooding threat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, Eastern Ascension, Iberville, Lower Tangipahoa, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, West Baton Rouge and Western Ascension and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN. Through late tonight. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of storms will be moving through the area today through tonight. An additional 2 to 3 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches will be possible tonight through Tuesday morning, enhancing the flash flooding threat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Lafayette, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, St. Landry, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin and Upper Vermilion and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Lower Jefferson, Northern Orange, Southern Orange and Upper Jefferson. * WHEN. Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect the region again today into tonight. Portions of the area received 2 to 4 inches of rainfall Sunday, and an additional 1 to 3 inches is expected today, along with localized higher amounts. With the ground saturated from previous rains yesterday and over the past couple of weeks, any additional rain will increase runoff, resulting in an increased risk for flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Rapides and Vernon and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton and Tyler. * WHEN. Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect the region again today into tonight. Portions of the area received 2 to 4 inches of rainfall Sunday, and an additional 1 to 3 inches is expected today, along with localized higher amounts. With the ground saturated from previous rains yesterday and over the past couple of weeks, any additional rain will increase runoff, resulting in an increased risk for flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for south central Louisiana.

TORLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Tornado Warning for. Northwestern St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana. * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 630 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Atchafalaya Welcome Center, or 8 miles north of Catahoula, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD. Tornado. SOURCE. Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near. Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge around 635 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 116 and 126.

FFWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana. Northwestern Iberia Parish in south central Louisiana. Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana. Northwestern St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana. Eastern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana. Northeastern Vermilion Parish in southwestern Louisiana. * Until 930 PM CDT. * At 627 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley, Scott, Breaux Bridge, Rayne, Carencro, St. Martinville, Church Point, Leonville, Arnaudville, Palmetto, Broussard, Youngsville, Sunset, Port Barre, Duson, Henderson and Washington.

SVRLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for. Northern Iberia Parish in south central Louisiana. Southeastern Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana. Northern St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana. * Until 730 PM CDT. * At 626 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Melville to near Avery Island, moving east at 40 mph. THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR LAFAYETTE, SAINT MARTIN, IBERIA. HAZARD. 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. * Locations impacted include. New Iberia, Catahoula, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, Broussard, Delcambre, Henderson, Loreauville, Cade, Butte La Rose, Acadiana Regional Airport, Jefferson Island, Coteau, Lake Fausse Pointe, Lydia, and Parks.

SVRLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for. Northeastern Lafayette Parish in south central Louisiana. Northwestern St. Martin Parish in south central Louisiana. Eastern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana. * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 625 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Melville to Avery Island, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD. 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include. Carencro, Krotz Springs, Arnaudville, Melville, Palmetto, Bayou Current, Port Barre, Henderson, Cecilia, Atchafalaya Welcome Center, and Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge.

FFWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. Avoyelles Parish in central Louisiana. Northeastern Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana. Southeastern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana. Northeastern St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana. * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Ville Platte, Marksville, Bunkie, Simmesport, Moreauville, Cheneyville, Palmetto, Morrow, Bordelonville, Bayou Current, Cottonport, Mansura, Hessmer, Evergreen, Plaucheville, Goudeau, Dupont, Big Cane, Whiteville and Lebeau.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 239 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 PARISHES IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA AVOYELLES EVANGELINE RAPIDES ST. LANDRY IN SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA IBERIA LAFAYETTE ST. MARTIN ST. MARY IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ACADIA VERMILION THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABBEVILLE, ALEXANDRIA, BAYOU VISTA, BEAVER, BERWICK, BRANCH, BREAUX BRIDGE, BUNKIE, BURNS POINT, CADE, CENTERVILLE, CHURCH POINT, COTTONPORT, CROWLEY, EFFIE, EUNICE, FORKED ISLAND, FRANKLIN, INTRACOASTAL CITY, KAPLAN, LAFAYETTE, LAWTELL, MAMOU, MANSURA, MARKSVILLE, MEAUX, MORGAN CITY, NEW IBERIA, OPELOUSAS, PATTERSON, PINEVILLE, RAYNE, REDDELL, RICHARD, SIMMESPORT, ST. LANDRY, ST. MARTINVILLE, STEPHENSVILLE, AND VILLE PLATTE.

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana. Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Mermentau River Near Mermentau Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Mermentau River near Mermentau. * WHEN. From Tuesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 3.5 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 4.5 feet Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood