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Even before Beryl begins to impact Louisiana's weather forecast there's a threat of excessive and flooding rains across most the state this weekend.

Louisiana meteorologists have been predicting that potentially flooding rains this week and that forecast has materialized as some areas were drenched.

According to reports, and some pretty dramatic videos, a pipe burst on the third floor of Patrick F. Taylor Hall on campus this afternoon, causing water to cascade down into the first and second levels.

Louisiana cities such as Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Baton Rouge are preparing for a strong storm system that is forecast to bring strong winds and flooding rain.

Saturday plans across many parts of Louisiana will need to be adjusted as rain and thunderstorms are forecast for most of the state this weekend.

Louisiana will be under the gun for severe weather beginning late Friday and throughout the day on Saturday. Here's when and where.

Rainfall rates of .75 inches to 1.5 inches per hour have been reported across portions of Louisiana this morning.

A significant rainfall event and a severe weather event are likely for Louisiana today. Here's the timing on when to expect the worst of the weather.

Louisiana could go from famine to feast as far as rainfall is concerned over the next few days. It should ease the drought but will we soon be needing sandbags?

Louisiana coastal residents can now get a significant lift from the federal government to help combat storm surge during hurricanes.

Flood watches have been posted for much of Louisiana this morning as a storm system bringing a threat of prolonged heavy rain moves into the state.

Flood watches have been posted ahead of a strong weather system that is currently moving across Louisiana. Severe storms are possible and flooding rains are likely.