Active AlertsLongwood, LA

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.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the followingparishes, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Tangipahoa,Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa,Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston,Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St.John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St.Bernard, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, WesternAscension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, includingthe following areas, Amite, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison,Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Southern Hancock, SouthernHarrison, Southern Jackson, Walthall and Wilkinson.* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Multiple rounds of storms will be moving through the areatonight and continuing through Saturday morning. 3 to 6inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts will bepossible, enhancing the flash flood threat.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting Pointe Coupee,West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes.For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing...Minor flooding is forecast.* 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 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 49.4 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