Alertes en vigueurPonchatoula, LA

The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in LouisianaMississippi Comite River At Comite Joor Rd affecting East Baton Rouge Parish. Tickfaw River at Liverpool affecting St. Helena Parish. Tangipahoa River At Osyka affecting Pike County. Tangipahoa River Near Robert affecting Tangipahoa Parish. Bogue Chitto River Near Tylertown affecting Walthall and Pike Counties. For the Amite And Comite River
S: including Comite Joor RdMinor flooding is forecast. For the Tickfaw Riverincluding LiverpoolMinor flooding is forecast. For the Tangipahoa Riverincluding Osyka, RobertMinor flooding is forecast. For the Bogue Chitto Riverincluding TylertownMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tangipahoa River near Robert.
When: From Sunday evening to early Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding near the river with beach areas under water.
Additional Details: - At 9:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.0 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 late tonight at 230 AM CST.