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Tropical Storm Cindy Downgraded, Flooding A Concern

Courtesy: La. DOTD

FLASH FLOOD CONCERNS -Although Tropical Storm Cindy has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression and is weakening,  hazardous weather conditions still remain along with possible flooding in low-lying areas.  The National Weather Service did issue a Tornado Warning earlier this morning as radar indicated tornadic conditions approaching   Campti, Louisiana in Natchitoches parish,  moving east-northeast at 15 mph.  So far no storm damage has been reported and the tornado warning has expired at 7:30am.  The National Weather Service has issued a Flash-Flood Warning for Natchitoches, Red River, and DeSoto Parishes… as well as parts of SE Ark.   For much of Louisiana, there is the concern for rising water and flooded roadways.  Shawn Wilson,  Secretary for Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development warns anyone who plans to drive today to check their routes for flooding at:  http://www.511la.org/

Credit Courtesy: La. DOTD
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Courtesy: La. DOTD

Chuck Smith brings more than 30 years' broadcast and media experience to Red River Radio. He began his career as a radio news reporter and transitioned to television journalism and newsmagazine production. Chuck studied mass communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.