Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Extreme West Central Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana this Includes, Iota, Crowley East Central Jefferson Davis Parish in Southwest Louisiana Northeastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana this Includes, Kaplan, Abbeville * Until 1130pm CST * At 1059pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 11mi South of Abbeville, or About near Intracoastal City, moving Northwest at 53 MPH. * The tornado will be Near Abbeville by 1110pm CST Kaplan by 1120pm CST Crowley by 1130pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000am CST Saturday Morning for Southwestern Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Expires	9/12/08 8:30 PM
Message ID	79609
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Southwestern Evangeline Parish in Central Louisiana this includes Basile Extreme West Central St. Landry Parish in Central Louisiana West Central Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana this Includes, Rayne, Eunice, Crowley Southeastern Allen Parish in Southwest Louisiana North Central Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana * Until 1130pm CST * At 1053pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 14mi South of Duson, or About near Abbeville, moving Northwest at 76 MPH. * The tornado will be Near Rayne and 6mi Southwest of Duson by 1105pm CST Crowley by 1110pm CST 6mi Southwest of Eunice by 1120pm CST Basile by 1125pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000am CST Saturday Morning for Southwestern Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Expires	9/12/08 8:30 PM
Message ID	79606
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Extreme West Central St. Landry Parish in Central Louisiana West Central Iberia Parish in South Central Louisiana Southwestern Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana Eastern Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana this Includes, Rayne, Crowley Northeastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana this includes Abbeville * Until 1115pm CST * At 1035pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 9mi South Of Delcambre, or About 8mi Southwest of Avery Island, Moving Northwest at 73 MPH. * The tornado will be Near Rayne and Duson by 1100pm CST 7mi Northeast of Crowley by 1105pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000am CST Saturday Morning for Southwestern Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Expires	9/12/08 8:15 PM
Message ID	79600
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Southern Evangeline Parish in Central Louisiana this includes Mamou Southwestern St. Landry Parish in Central Louisiana North Central Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana Northeastern Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana this Includes, Eunice, Church Point Extreme East Central Allen Parish in Southwest Louisiana * Until 1030pm CST * At 956pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 10mi South of Church Point, or About near Scott, moving Northwest at 55 MPH. * The tornado will be Near 6mi Northeast of Eunice by 1020pm CST Mamou by 1030pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000am CST Saturday Morning for Southwestern Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Expires	9/12/08 7:30 PM
Message ID	79583
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: South Central St. Landry Parish in Central Louisiana Northwestern Iberia Parish in South Central Louisiana this includes Avery Island Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana this Includes, Scott, Lafayette, Carencro West Central St. Martin Parish in South Central Louisiana East Central Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana this includes Church Point Northeastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana * Until 1000pm CST * At 917pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 8mi Southeast of Avery Island, or About near Cypremort Point, Moving Northwest at 72 MPH. * The tornado will be Near Delcambre and 6mi Northeast of Erath by 930pm CST Youngsville by 935pm CST Broussard by 940pm CST Scott, Lafayette and 6mi Northeast of Duson by 945pm CST Carencro by 950pm CST Church Point and 6mi Southwest of Sunset by 955pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000am CST Saturday Morning for Southwestern Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Expires	9/12/08 7:00 PM
Message ID	79546
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in Louisiana

Headline	The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in Louisiana
Description	The River is Forecast to Continue Rising to near 12.0 Feet by After Midnight tomorrow. * Impact, at 11.5 Feet, Major Flooding Occurs Both Upstream and Downstream from Sam Houston Jones State Park with Numerous Homes and Camps Under Water. Many Roads Become Impassable.
Expires	9/13/08 7:54 AM
Message ID	79521
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Northwestern Iberia Parish in South Central Louisiana this Includes, New Iberia, Avery Island Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana this Includes, Scott, Lafayette, Carencro West Central St. Martin Parish in South Central Louisiana Extreme Northwestern St. Mary Parish in South Central Louisiana East Central Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana Northeastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana * Until 900pm CST * At 821pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 8mi South Of Lydia, or About near Cypremort Point, moving Northwest at 52 MPH. * The tornado will be Near New Iberia and 6mi Northeast of Delcambre by 835pm CST Youngsville and Broussard by 850pm CST Lafayette by 855pm CST Scott, Carencro and 8mi East of Duson by 900pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000am CST Saturday Morning for Southwestern Louisiana and Southeast Texas.
Expires	9/12/08 6:00 PM
Message ID	79503
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Southeastern Evangeline Parish in Central Louisiana Southwestern St. Landry Parish in Central Louisiana Northeastern Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana this includes Carencro Extreme Northwestern St. Martin Parish in South Central Louisiana Northeastern Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana * Until 700pm CST * At 617pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A Line of severe Thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado Along A Line from 14mi Northwest of Sunset to 7mi Southeast of Carencro, or Along a Line from 8mi North of Church Point to Breaux Bridge, moving North at 18 MPH. * tornado producing Storms will be Near Sunset by 635pm CST Grand Coteau by 640pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000pm CST Friday Evening for Southwestern Louisiana.
Expires	9/12/08 4:00 PM
Message ID	79403
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Northwestern Iberia Parish in South Central Louisiana this Includes, New Iberia, Jeanerette Extreme Southeastern Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana West Central St. Martin Parish in South Central Louisiana this includes St. Martinville Northwestern St. Mary Parish in South Central Louisiana this includes Franklin Extreme Northeastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana * Until 615pm CST * At 544pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Jeanerette, moving Northwest at 63 MPH. * The tornado will be Near St. Martinville by 555pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000pm CST Friday Evening for Southwestern Louisiana.
Expires	9/12/08 3:15 PM
Message ID	79370
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Southeastern Evangeline Parish in Central Louisiana Southwestern St. Landry Parish in Central Louisiana this includes Opelousas Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana this Includes, Scott, Lafayette, Carencro Northwestern St. Martin Parish in South Central Louisiana this includes Breaux Bridge Northeastern Acadia Parish in Southwest Louisiana this includes Church Point Extreme Northeastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana * Until 615pm CST * At 533pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado Near Broussard, or About near St. Martinville, moving Northwest at 52 MPH. * The tornado will be Near Lafayette and 7mi Southwest of Breaux Bridge by 545pm CST Carencro, Scott and 9mi Northeast of Duson by 550pm CST Sunset and Grand Coteau by 600pm CST Church Point and 8mi Southwest of Opelousas by 605pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000pm CST Friday Evening for Southwestern Louisiana.
Expires	9/12/08 3:15 PM
Message ID	79361
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Tornado Warning

Headline	Tornado Warning
Description	The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has Issued A * tornado Warning for: Northwestern Iberia Parish in South Central Louisiana this Includes, New Iberia, Jeanerette Extreme Southeastern Lafayette Parish in South Central Louisiana West Central St. Martin Parish in South Central Louisiana this includes St. Martinville Western St. Mary Parish in South Central Louisiana this Includes, Franklin, Burns Point Extreme Northeastern Vermilion Parish in Southwest Louisiana * Until 545pm CST * At 510pm CST, National Weather Service Radar indicated A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 9mi East Of Burns Point, moving Northwest at 69 MPH. * The tornado will be Near Franklin by 525pm CST Baldwin and 6mi Southwest of Charenton by 530pm CST Jeanerette by 535pm CST New Iberia and Lydia by 540pm CST 7mi South of St. Martinville by 545pm CST The Safest Place to be During a tornado is in a Small Interior Room. Get Under a Workbench or Other Piece of Sturdy Furniture, Seek Shelter on the Lowest Floor of the Building in an Interior Hallway Or Room Such As a Closet. Use Blankets or Pillows to Cover your Body And Always Stay Away from Windows. if in Mobile Homes or Vehicles, Evacuate Them and Get Inside A Substantial Shelter. if No Shelter is Available, Lie Flat in The Nearest Ditch or Other Low Spot and Cover your Head with your Hands. A tornado watch Remains in effect Until 1000pm CST Friday Evening for Southwestern Louisiana.
Expires	9/12/08 2:45 PM
Message ID	79344
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Flash Flood watch to Sun Morn

Headline	Flash Flood watch to Sun Morn
Description	The Flash Flood watch is Now in effect For * Portions of Louisiana and Southeast Texas, Including the Following Areas, in Louisiana, Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Mary, Upper St. Martin, Vermilion and Vernon. in Southeast Texas, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton Orange and Tyler. * Through Sunday Morning * Heavy Rains of 5 to 10 Inches with Locally Higher Amounts of Up to 15 Inches are Possible Across Portions of Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas Through Saturday Night As Hurricane Ike Moves Through the Region. * Heavy Rainfall May Lead to Flooding of Roadways and Buildings, in Low Lying Areas Prone to Flooding. A Flash Flood watch Means That Conditions May Develop That Lead to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very Dangerous Situation. you Should Monitor Later Forecasts and be Prepared to Take Action Should Flash Flood Warnings be Issued. $$ 13 Hurricane Ike will Continue to Move toward the Upper Texas Coast today Before Making Landfall tonight. The storm is Forecast to Move Through Northward Through East Texas After It Makes Landfall.
Expires	9/13/08 2:00 AM
Message ID	79260
County/Area	Lafayette, LA (latitude: 30.2159, longitude: -92.0904)

The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in Louisiana Texas..

Headline	The Flood Warning Continues for the Following Rivers in Louisiana Texas..
Description	The River will Continue Rising to near 13.0 Feet After Midnight. * Impact, at 11.5 Feet, Water Levels are near Those Reached in November 2002, Which is the Fourth Highest Crest on Record. Numerous Roads, Homes and Camps near the River are Flooded.
Expires	9/12/08 9:58 PM
Message ID	79092
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)

Hurricane Local Statement

Headline	Hurricane Local Statement
Description	Tyler. The Following Watches and Warnings are Currently in effect For this Area: Flash Flood Watch. Hurricane Wind Warning. Mandatory Evacuations in Calcasieu Parish for People in Travel Trailers, Mobile Homes, and Low - Lying Areas. this Includes Residents Who are Home - Bound, Requiring Electricity for Their Well - Being. Residents in the Remainder of the Parish are Strongly Encouraged to Leave As Well. Mandatory Evacuations Have Been Issued for Orange County. Voluntary Evacuations Have Been Issued for Hardin County. Persons Should Prepare for the Possibility of Hurricane Force winds Which May Result in Power Outages, Blown Down Trees, And Some Roof Damage to Homes and Businesses. Calcasieu: storm Surge will Move Up the Calcasieu Ship Channel Into Lake Charles this Morning and Into Friday Evening and Saturday Morning. total storm Tide Levels of 8 to 10 Feet will be Possible. The storm Surge will be Slow to Recede Through Saturday Evening Due to the Prolonged Onshore Flow After Ike Moves Inland. at Levels, Communities Along the Calcasieu River Basin Such As Deatonville, Portions of Carlyss, Southeastern Portions of Sulphur, and Portions of Westlake will Experience storm Surge Flooding. Areas Within Lake Charles near the I - 10 and I - 210 Bridges, near the Civic Center, and the Lake Charles Beach will Experience Flooding As Well. this Flooding will be Comparable to That Experienced During Hurricane Rita. Also Flooding will be Likely Along Any Bayous in Westlake and Lake Charles. Black Bayou to the South of Lake Charles will Experience Flooding As Well. Orange: storm Surge is Forecast to Move Up Into Sabine Lake. this Is Forecast to Cause Major Flooding Up the Sabine River to Orange And Any Connecting Bayous, Such As Cow and Adams Bayous in Orange County. this will Inundate Bridge City and Portions of Orange. The storm Tide Level at Rainbow Bridge is Forecast Reach from 10 to 15 Feet Mean Lower Low Water. at Least 6 Feet is Forecast at the Old Orange River Gage and this is Major Flooding. Calcasieu Parish: Tropical storm Force winds around 45 MPH with Gusts to 65 MPH will Begin this Morning and Persist Into the Afternoon Hours, Increasing to 70 MPH with Gusts to 85 MPH this Evening. Western Portions of Calcasieu Parish Could Experience Hurricane Force winds around 75 MPH with Gusts to 90 MPH by this Evening. Orange and Hardin Counties: Tropical storm Force winds around 45 MPH with Gusts to 65 MPH will Begin this Morning, Increasing Through the Afternoon. Hurricane Force winds around 75 MPH with Gusts to 95 MPH are Expected By Midnight and Persist Through the Overnight Hours, Before Decreasing to Tropical storm Force by Saturday Morning. Beauregard Parish in Southwest Louisiana and Jasper Newton, and Tyler Counties in Southeast Texas: Tropical storm Force winds of 35 to 45 MPH with Gusts to 65 MPH will Begin by the Early Afternoon Hours, and Continue Increasing Through the Evening. Tropical storm Force winds around 60 MPH with Gusts to 80 MPH are Expected today and Persist Through The Overnight Across Northern Sections Counties and Parishes. Hurricane Force winds around 70 to 80 MPH with Gusts to 90 MPH are Expected by this Evening Across Southern Sections Counties and Parishes. Tropical storm Force winds will Persist on Saturday. Calcasieu Parish: The Probability of Hurricane Force winds Ranges from 35 to 45 Percent. The Probability of Tropical storm Force winds Ranges from 80 to 90 Percent. Orange and Hardin Counties: The Probability of Hurricane Force winds Ranges from 35 to 45 Percent. The Probability of Tropical storm Force winds Across Orange And Hardin Counties Range from 80 to 90 Percent. Beauregard Parish in Southwest Louisiana and Jasper Newton, and Tyler Counties in Southeast Texas: The Probability of Hurricane Force winds is around 30 to 40 Percent. The Probability of Tropical storm Force winds is 80 to 90 Percent. Calcasieu: Areal Rainfall Amounts from 2 to 6 Inches with Localized Amounts to 10 Inches are Expected. Rainfall totals will Likely Produce New River Flooding Across Southwest Louisiana. As is the Case During Any Tropical System, Any area That Receives Heavy Rains will See Flash Flooding. at this Time Major Flooding is Forecast Along the Lower Calcasieu River from the Salt Water Barrier to Old town Bay and Moderate Flooding is Forecast on the West Fork of the Calcasieu from Houston River to the Confluence of the Calcasieu River Due to Tidal Backup. at this Time Along the Calcasieu River, Major Flooding Of Residential Areas will Occur near the Salt Water Barrier. Upstream near Old town Bay, Water will Completely Cover Goos Ferry Road All the Way to the River Road Entrance. Flood Water Enters Lower Levels of Some Elevated Homes on Goos Ferry Road. Flooding Is Expected in White Oak Park. Along the West Fork of the Calcasieu Water Levels will be Comparable to Hurricane Rita. Cypress Lake Drive Becomes Impassible and Water is Up to a Few Homes Along The Road. Portions of Sam Houston Park are Under Water. Isolated tornadoes are Possible today Into Saturday. this Statement will be Updated around 8am this Morning. At 400am CST...0900z...the Center of Hurricane Ike was Located near Latitude 26.7 North...longitude 91.6 West or About 280 Miles...southeast of Beaumont Texas and About 260 Miles South Southeast of Lake Charles Louisiana. Ike is moving toward the West-northwest near 13 MPH...20 Km/hr. A Turn toward the Northwest is Expected Later today...with a Turn toward the North Expected on Saturday. on the Forecast Track... The Center of Ike will be very near the Upper Texas Coast by Late today or Early Saturday. However...because Ike is a very Large Tropical Cyclone...weather will Deteriorate Along the Coastline today...long Before the Center Reaches the Coast. Reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Indicate That Maximum Sustained winds Have Increased to Near 105 MPH... 165 Km/hr...with Higher Gusts. Ike is a Category Two Hurricane on the Saffir-simpson Scale. Some Additional Strengthening is Forecast During the Next 24 Hours...and Ike Is Forecast to Become a Major Hurricane Before the Center Reaches The Coast. The Latest Minimum Central Pressure reported by the Hurricane Hunters is 953 Mb...28.14 Inches. Coastal storm Surge Flooding of Up to 20 Feet Above Normal Tide Levels...along with Large and Dangerous Battering Waves...can Be Expected near and to the East of Where the Center of Ike Makes Landfall...extending a Greater Than Usual Distance from The Center Due to the Large size of the Cyclone. Surge Flooding Of Up to 25 Feet...and Possibly Higher...could Occur at the Heads Of Bays. Coastal storm Surge Flooding of 6 to 8 Feet Above Normal Tide Levels...along with Large and Dangerous Waves...can Be Expected Within the Tropical storm Warning area Along The Northern Gulf Coast. Above Normal Tides in the Eastern Gulf Of Mexico Should Gradually Subside over the Next Day or So.
Expires	9/12/08 9:00 AM
Message ID	78924
County/Area	Lafayette, LA (latitude: 30.2159, longitude: -92.0904)

Tornado watch 897

Headline	Tornado watch 897
Description	The National Weather Service has Issued tornado watch 897 In effect Until 1pm CST this Afternoon for the Following Areas in Louisiana this watch includes 10 Parishes in Central Louisiana Avoyelles Evangeline Rapides St. Landry in South Central Louisiana Iberia Lafayette St. Martin St. Mary in Southwest Louisiana Acadia Vermilion this includes the Cities Of, Abbeville, Alexandria Bayou Vista, Berwick, Breaux Bridge, Bunkie, Church Point Cottonport, Crowley, Eunice, Franklin, Kaplan, Lafayette Mamou, Mansura, Marksville, Morgan City, New Iberia Opelousas, Patterson, Pineville, Rayne, Simmesport St. Martinville and Ville Platte.
Expires	9/12/08 10:00 AM
Message ID	78838
County/Area	Lafayette Parish, LA (latitude: 30.2073, longitude: -92.0388)