Louisiana State Penitentiary Fire Department, LA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 7:40PM CDT until May 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge, West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing. * WHEN...Until Friday, May 31. * IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from Red River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 51.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 31. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 945 AM CDT.

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