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Flood Watch
Issued at Fri 3:14 AM May. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.
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Flood Warning
Issued at Fri 10:15 AM May. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Clickon the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, BatonRouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Minor flooding isforecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Saturday, June 01.* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from RedRiver Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational campsand river bottom farm land will be under water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 49.7 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 52.0feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stageSaturday, June 01.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood