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You might be awakened by the sound of thunder and the flash of lightning later tonight as heavy thunderstorms are expected to move across the area.

Umbrellas will be necessary across much of the state by Tuesday and Wednesday. There is also a potential for severe weather and heavy rainfall.

This video, posted by Wayne Welsh to Facebook, gives an eyewitness view of the bridge being moved to allow the water/debris to flow.

Some roads in the area remain closed due to high water which will hinder school bus travel.

The threat of more heavy downpours and flooding rains will continue at least through tonight.

The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado hit rural parts of northern St. Landry Parish and southern Avoyelles Parish on Saturday.

Those with flooded property should take photographs of any damage and keep receipts for any repair work done.

There is a slight risk of severe weather across much of the state today. The threat decreases slightly in Thursday's forecast.

Sandbags will be available today, Tuesday, March 8, for Eunice residents. Residents can pick up sandbags from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Eunice City Barn, 750 South Bobcat Drive. Residents must bring a valid ID with them. The city of Eunice will allow three sandbags per door per resident...

Depending upon where you live the next several days could see as much as a foot of rain dropped on your community. There is also a severe weather threat with this system that is expected to impact Louisiana beginning Tuesday.

A rare occurrence was caught on live television as three waterspouts touched down simultaneously over Lake Pontchartrain.

Severe storms, heavy rain, strong winds, they are all part of what we can expect across the state today.

Lafayette Parish Waterworks District North has issued a boil advisory due to a waterline break caused by a lightning strike.

Prepare for some rough weather on your afternoon commute and into the evening.

A strong cold front will push through the state late tonight and Tuesday. This could create a severe weather concerns for parts of the state during the day Tuesday.

Severe weather will roll through Acadiana this afternoon and evening, with tornadic activity possible.

What's scarier than a massive tornado? A massive tornado that strikes during the night.

Colder weather is rushing into South Louisiana on a gusty north wind. You can expect more seasonable temperatures for the final days of 2015.

A potential severe weather threat will move across the state on Sunday. Much colder weather is forecast for Monday through New Year's Day.

The Broussard and St. Martinville Christmas parades and other festivities have been cancelled due to forecasts of thunderstorms rolling through Acadiana later today.