05 Jun 2019 | 03:20 AM UTC
US: Tropical disturbance to bring rain, flooding to Gulf Coast June 5
Tropical disturbance Invest 91 to bring heavy rain and flooding to Gulf Coast region of Texas and Louisiana on June 5; flash flood watches in effect June 5-6
Event
A tropical disturbance, named Invest 91, is forecast to bring heavy rain and resultant flooding to the Gulf Coast areas of Texas and Louisiana states from Wednesday, June 5, including the Houston (Texas state) and New Orleans (Louisiana state) metropolitan areas. The US National Weather Service (NWS) issued flash flood watches for the eastern Texas and western Louisiana coastal areas effective from 01:00 (local time) on Wednesday until Thursday morning, June 6. Up to 12.7 cm (5 in) of rain is forecast for the region and associated transportation and power disruptions are likely.
Advice
Individuals in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather reports, anticipate heavy rain, flooding, and associated transportation and power disruptions, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities (e.g. road closures), never drive through flooded roads, and remember that floodwater may contain wastewater and chemical products.
