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**Gulf Coast Braces for Flooding as Tropical Disturbance Looms**
**GULF COAST -** Residents along the northern Gulf Coast are bracing for heavy rainfall and potential flooding as a tropical disturbance, designated Invest 93L, hovers nearby. While the system’s chances of developing into a tropical depression are decreasing, the threat of significant rainfall remains high, particularly for Louisiana.
Areas from eastern Texas to the Florida Panhandle, especially along and south of the I-10 corridor, are at the greatest risk. Forecasters predict some areas could receive over 6 inches of rain through Saturday, with isolated locations potentially seeing even higher amounts where persistent rain bands stall.
“We’ve already seen significant rainfall in parts of Louisiana,” said Jonathan Erdman, senior meteorologist at weather.com. “Some areas near Houma and Morgan City have received between 2 and 8 inches of rain, leading to flood advisories.”
The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for all of southern Louisiana and parts of southern Mississippi. The primary threat for flooding rainfall will continue through Friday, with some lingering heavy rain possible into Saturday in the lower Mississippi Valley.
Residents are urged to monitor local weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property from potential flooding.
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