Louisiana, Tropical and flash flood
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It may or may not develop into a tropical depression, but the system will bring rains and the possibility of flooding. Here's the forecast for New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette.
A tropical disturbance will move into the Gulf on Wednesday and has the potential to strengthen into a Tropical Depression and possibly a Tropical Storm bringing bouts of heavy tropical downpours to Southeast Louisiana.
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A flood watch will go into effect for much of south Louisiana this week as a slow-moving low-pressure system heads toward the Gulf of Mexico, bringing with it the potential for downpours and flash flooding along the Gulf Coast.
The formation chance through 48 hours is medium at 40%, with the same probability maintained through seven days.
Jefferson Parish crews are prepping drainage for heavy rain. The Red Cross urges everyone to enable emergency alerts to stay safe and informed.
Besides the long-term total rainfall and the flooding it could produce, there will also be a risk of Flash Flooding in some of the heavier downpours. The National Weather Service and the Weather Prediction Center say a large portion of South Louisiana will be under the gun for an Excessive Rainfall Event.