New Orleans Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued November 26 at 9:51AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 CST Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CST Tuesday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood