Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:46:29 GMT
It was a call from coworkers on April 24, 1989 that led Calcasieu Sheriff's deputies to the 923 S. Division Street after Beryl Robichaux, 35, failed to show up for shift at a local cab company. "OnceMore >>
It's been more than 24 years since a Lake Charles woman was discovered stabbed to death inside her apartment and authorities still don't have a suspect. In this week's Cold Case Investigation KPLC's Lee Peck takes a look at the circumstances leading up to the murder of Beryl Robichaux.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:23:47 GMT
One family in Iowa, La. felt helpless as the EF5 tornado touched down in Moore, Okla., a town where relatives lived. For Lisa Farque and Sara LaFargue, it was a terrifying moment watching the tornadoMore >>
Imagine having family in the pathway of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. For one family in Iowa, that nightmare was a reality. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:36:47 GMT
It's no secret the Calcasieu Parish School Board's projected budget for the 2013-2014 school year is nearly $13 million in the hole and KPLC is learning teacher reductions is one of their options to reducingMore >>
It's no secret the Calcasieu Parish School Board's projected budget for the 2013-2014 school year is nearly $13 million in the hole and KPLC is learning teacher reductions is one of their options to reducing that deficit.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:58:28 GMT
Travis Matte and the Kingpins will take the stage at "Downtown at Sundown" in Lake Charles from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 24. Since 2004, the group has blended together various musical stylesMore >>
Travis Matte and the Kingpins will take the stage at Downtown at Sundown in Lake Charles from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, May 24.More >>
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EAST TEXAS (KLTV) -
Flash flood watches are in effect for all of East Texas through this evening as widespread heavy rain is expected later today. Rainfall across East Texas the past 24 hours between 1 and 2 inches has saturated the ground. Any additional rain could cause runoff which could lead to flash flooding.
Slightly drier air has moved into East Texas this morning. However, bands of very heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms are developing to our west and will spread across the area this afternoon and evening causing an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain for most of East Texas. Because of the rain over the past 24 hours the ground will not be able to absorb the water and it will rapidly runoff into low lying areas. It is at this time we expect the flooding threat to increase. Areas along creek and river beds will be at the greatest risk later this afternoon through the overnight hours. People in these areas should pay very close attention to the latest flash flood watches and warnings issued later today.
As for the severe weather threat across East Texas, at this time it appears very small. The wind field across the atmosphere will be very favorable for strong winds and tornadoes today however; the amount of low level energy for thunderstorm development is near zero. There is still a small chance as the front moves through a squall line will develop across Deep East Texas and there could be a few scattered reports of gusty winds. If there are any breaks in the clouds this afternoon allowing temperatures to warm to around 70 degrees, the wind and tornado threat would increase significantly but right now that does not appear likely.
Again there will be a great deal of rain across East Texas today. Roadways will be slick due to the ponding of water. If you come to an area where the road is covered by water please find another way to get to your destination. You never know how deep that water may be and it only takes around a foot of swift moving water to cause serious problems. Stay with KLTV and KLTV.com for the latest weather information and if you have not done so yet please visit your smart phone's app store to download the KLTV weather app.
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