Heavy Rainfall Expected Tomorrow

The National Weather Service forecast for tomorrow includes heavy rainfall, a risk of storms, and a flash flood watch in effect until Monday night.  Locally up to 2 inches of rain is forecast.

Excessive Heavy Rainfall will be possible Monday through Monday Night in advance of the next storm system. 

An Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms is in place for much of the region Monday, with the severe threat increasing by afternoon through the overnight hours. Damaging winds, isolated tornadoes (some of which may be strong), large hail, and locally heavy rain are all possible.

In addition, locally heavy rainfall of 3+ inches could cause flooding and a Flood Watch is in effect.

The Local Forecast for Coushatta:

Monday – A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before noon. High near 76. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.