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Flood Warning issued May 5 at 9:19PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

AREAS AFFECTED: Caldwell, LA; Grant, LA; La Salle, LA; Winn, LA

DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting Caldwell, Grant, La Salle and Winn Parishes. For the Little River Of Louisiana...including Rochelle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little River Of Louisiana near Rochelle. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Expect considerable lowland flooding of hunting camps. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 22.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet. - Forecast...The Little River near Rochelle is expected to rise above the 32 foot flood stage late Friday morning and continue rising to 34.0 feet late Saturday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.1 feet on 04/04/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTION: Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued Tuesday evening at 900 PM CDT.

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Weather Topic: What are Fractus Clouds?

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A fractus cloud (scud) is a fragmented, tattered cloud which has likely been sheared off of another cloud. They are accessory clouds, meaning they develop from parent clouds, and are named in a way which describes the original cloud which contained them.

Fractus clouds which have originated from cumulus clouds are referred to as cumulus fractus, while fractus clouds which have originated from stratus clouds are referred to as stratus fractus. Under certain conditions a fractus cloud might merge with another cloud, or develop into a cumulus cloud, but usually a fractus cloud seen by itself will dissipate rapidly.

They are often observed on the leading and trailing edges of storm clouds, and are a display of wind activity.

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Weather Topic: What is Graupel?

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Graupel is a form of precipitation that is created by atmospheric conditions which cause supercooled water droplets to contact snow crystals and freeze to their surface.

Sometimes known as soft hail or snow pellets, graupel is delicate and easily destroyed by touch. Whereas hail usually falls during severe weather, graupel doesn't require such conditions to form, and can form in mild precipitation similar to situations which produce snowfall.

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