January 17, 2013 Temperatures will be seasonable, maybe a little cooler than average, with overnight temperatures generally in the mid 30's. Afternoon high temperatures will moderate to near 60 degrees by the weekend.
Several schools were forced to close down because of wet weather and flooding in some areas.
Here is the latest information for Acadiana.
Effective immediately, the following road closures and high water notifications are in place due to heavy rains. The roads will be reopened as soon as conditions improve.
Acadia Parish
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ACADIA PARISH, La. (KPEL) — Residents in Acadia Parish are bracing for more flooding as water levels continue to rise and as more rain is expected Sunday. Worsening conditions are forcing sheriff’s office officials to ask motorists to stay off some major streets.
Crowley Police Chief K. P. Gibson says residents may pick up sandbags until 3:00 this afternoon at the city's Public Works Building. Crowley is experiencing flooding due to backwater from the Mermentau River flowing into local bayous
Several areas of the city are under water.
January 11, 2013 With all the rain and flooding that’s been going on, lots of you took to social networks to show off your areas. Here’s some of the ones we’ve seen so far. We hope everyone safe!
This is the latest information from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Please do not travel into water because most likely you can't judge the depth.
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