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Flash Flood — Bossier, LA

May 22, 2024

Surface analysis identified a cold front advancing into the Ark-La-Tex region early in the afternoon on May 22nd. Weak surface troughing preceded the cold front, noted by a wind shift from southerly to the south of the boundary to northerly to the north of it. This troughing was influential in the intensification of thunderstorms moving into parts of North Louisiana through the evening hours. The air mass ahead of the boundary was characterized by ample low-level moisture and very strong buoyanc

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1188393). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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