Invest 93L Lingers Near Gulf Coast, Raising Flood Concerns

Road closures, high water reported in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Widespread rain moving through Baton Rouge and surrounding areas due to Invest 93L has caused some roads and highways to shut down on Thursday, July 17. A flood watch will be in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for parishes around the Baton Rouge area. Drivers are advised to use caution when traveling. Below is a list of areas with high waters or downed power lines. Baton Rouge preps for storms with drainage…

Invest 93L continues to bring heavy rain to southern Louisiana into Saturday

Today has been quite gloomy across southern Louisiana as Invest 93L continues to bring heavy rain to the area. As a result, the Flood Watch has been extended into southwest Louisiana until Saturday evening. So far, between 2 to 9 inches of rain have fallen in Iberia and St. Mary parishes, which are currently under a Flash Flood Warning until 5:15 PM. Please exercise caution when traveling this afternoon and evening. There is a moderate threat of…

Heavy rain could produce flash flooding along Gulf Coast. See Invest 93L spaghetti models

A slow-developing, broad area of low pressure located over the far northern portion of the Gulf is threatening to bring heavy rain and flooding.

Invest 93L increases Gulf Coast flood threat as it moves through the Florida penisula

The Gulf Coast is facing a surge of tropical moisture as Invest 93L moved through the Florida Peninsula on Tuesday and threatens to produce heavy rainfall along the Interstate 10 corridor into the weekend.

Invest 93L may loop back to Florida in rare appearance, raising flash flood risk

A tropical system that caused flash flooding earlier this week may loop back to Florida next week, bringing renewed flood risks.

Invest 93L Lingers Near Gulf Coast, Raising Flood Concerns

Tropical moisture continues to drift westward along the Gulf Coast, bringing the potential for heavy rain—especially for folks living near the I-10 corridor.After moving through the Florida Peninsula on Tuesday, what’s left of Invest 93L is now soaking parts of the Gulf Coast and prompting flood watches in some areas.According to the National Hurricane Center’s 2 a.m. update, the chances of this system developing into something more organized ha…