With record amounts of rainfall already in the Ark-La-Tex and still more to come in the next two days, I think it's safe to say that we've got a serious weather situation on our hands.
Heavy rain and flooding has caused many schools and businesses in the Ark-La-Tex to close their doors today. Keep checking back as we continually update our list as more information becomes available.
Depending upon where you live the next several days could see as much as a foot of rain dropped on your community. There is also a severe weather threat with this system that is expected to impact Louisiana beginning Tuesday.
Flood prevention efforts move into high gear in south Louisiana. The Louisiana National Guard is building an emergency protective barrier around Avoca Island as Mississippi River levels continue to rise. Avoca Island is just east of Morgan City in St. Mary Parish.
If you've driven down Arthur Ray Teague, or over the Jimmie Davis or Shreveport-Barksdale bridges, you might have noticed how high the Red River has been lately.
The American Red Cross has launched a massive relief response across numerous states following deadly storms that moved in during the Christmas holiday.
Recent heavy rains have sparked flooding concerns from Shreveport to Alexandria along the Red River. These same rains have officials in Baton Rouge and New Orleans keeping a close eye on the Mississippi River as well.