Incredibly heavy rains continue to fall across SE Texas and SW’rn Louisiana this evening. A Flood Watch is in effect for Cameron, Calcasieu, Beauregard and Vernon parishes through tomorrow, while a Flash Flood Warning has been issued at press time for Calcasieu Parish through 900pm. Areas near Lake Charles to Beaumont have received 4-8†of rain with the promise of an additional 4-6†this evening in the same areas. Acadiana will be on the fringes of this weather event, but we will watch it closely. Typical of tropical systems such as the one we’re currently dealing with would be a contraction of the rain shield back to the low pressure area in Texas. So the heavy rains in our state should diminish at some point tonight…we hope. The bottom line is that flooding conditions will be likely from Lake Charles westward through tomorrow. You can follow the latest storm tallies through the Hydrological Prediction Center Storm Summaries.Â
Locally, the forecast for Acadiana will call for a little more sunshine over the next few days, but we won’t be able to shake the tropical moisture, so afternoon showers and storms will stay in the forecast. Temperatures should climb closer to 90 tomorrow, the lower 90s this weekend, and perhaps the mid-90s next week. The long range pattern into next week will support tropical waves entering the Gulf with one near us on Monday and another one possible late next week.   Â
Rob Perillo