By Matthew Albright
The Advocate
Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a state of emergency due to flooding and tornado warnings in Southwest Louisiana — and he's urging residents throughout the state to be prepared, because rain is expected to continue falling over the next several days.
"Water rescues and other emergency actions have been necessary this afternoon as heavy rainfall fell across Southwest Louisiana," Edwards said in a statement. "We are only a few weeks away from the start of hurricane season, but this threat is the latest in a string of recent weather threats that remind us of the importance of preparedness and staying informed."