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EXPIRED8/1/2024 10:39:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ImmediateSeverity: SevereCertainty: Observed
8/1/2024 10:39:00 AM until 8/2/2024 10:45:00 AM
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Glenmora
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Louisiana...
Neches River Near Town Bluff
Sabine River Near Deweyville
Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier
Neches River Near Evadale
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora,
including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu
and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of
water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of
forested areas near the river will also occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 13.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 11.1 feet
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood