SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
— A developing tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is bringing
widespread rainfall and stormy conditions
to northeast Louisiana, with some areas already experiencing flash flooding concerns as the system slowly drifts westward.
Tropical Disturbance Stirs Gulf, Targets Inland Louisiana
According to the
National Weather Service in Shreveport
, the tropical wave currently has a
30% chance of forming into a named tropical system
by the end of the week. While it remains weak, its moisture is enough to generate persistent rainfall across a large swath of the state, particularly from
Toledo Bend through Monroe
.
Parishes such as
Natchitoches, Winnfield, and Caldwell
are already reporting significant precipitation, and more is on the way through Thursday evening. Some southeastern parishes — including
Grant and LaSalle
— are facing
rain probabilities over 40%
, while areas around
Shreveport and Bossier City
are slightly lower at 10–20%.
Flooding Concerns Grow in Low-Lying Areas
With
flash flooding a growing concern
, especially in poor-drainage and low-lying areas, emergency officials are advising residents to:
-
Avoid travel on
flooded roadways
-
Keep
mobile devices fully charged
for potential outages - Prepare for brief periods of heavy downpours
While these kinds of systems are common in
Louisiana’s July climate
, even weaker disturbances like this can trigger
dangerous conditions inland
, especially if rainfall continues overnight.
Storm Risk May Diminish by Friday, But Uncertainty Remains
Meteorologists expect the
storm threat to ease by late Friday
, as the disturbance likely weakens or moves further inland. However, the
path remains uncertain
, and development trends over the Gulf will play a key role in how much additional rainfall reaches central and northern parishes.
If the system intensifies, the
National Weather Service
warns that
new advisories may be issued
heading into the weekend.
What Residents Should Do
Local emergency management urges residents to:
-
Monitor weather alerts
regularly -
Have a
go-bag ready
in case of rising water - Be cautious even if rainfall seems moderate — soil saturation from previous storms can worsen runoff and ponding
While the threat is expected to decline after Thursday,
Louisiana remains vulnerable to sudden tropical surges
, especially during peak summer months.
What do you think about Louisiana’s preparedness for tropical disturbances like this one? Have you experienced flooding in your area? Share your experience in the comments on
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.