Alertes en vigueurPoplarville, MS
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.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 1030 AM CDT.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity andincreased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderateflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Monday morning.* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road inPicayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded invicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MSHighway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches alongbridge approach.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.4 feet.- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stagetomorrow afternoon to a crest of 19.5 feet Saturday evening.It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 1030 AM CDT.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inMississippi...Louisiana...Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River andSt. Tammany Counties.Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and WashingtonCounties.For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minorflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the riverwill be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will beinundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet.- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0feet early Saturday afternoon.- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.- 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 1030 AM CDT.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inMississippi...Louisiana...Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River andSt. Tammany Counties.Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and WashingtonCounties.For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minorflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river andthroughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in thevicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes alongthe left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will beclosed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5feet Sunday morning.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may leadto localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through floodedroadways.A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southeasternLouisiana. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 300 AM CDTfor southern Mississippi.
At 1134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms alonga line extending from near Franklinton to Folsom. Movement was eastat 35 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects ispossible.Locations impacted include...Bogalusa, Franklinton, Poplarville, Folsom, Sun, Enon, Crossroads,Mcneil, and Wilmer.This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 13and 28.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the followingparishes, St. Tammany and Washington and southern Mississippi,including the following counties, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson andPearl River.* WHEN...Until 215 AM CDT.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 1116 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rainhas fallen.- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expectedover the area. This additional rain will result in minorflooding.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...New Orleans, Gulfport, Biloxi, Slidell, Ocean Springs, LongBeach, Moss Point, Bogalusa, Picayune, Bay St. Louis,Waveland, Poplarville, Diamondhead, St. Martin, Escatawpa,Gautier, D'iberville, Pearl River, Varnado and Saucier.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southeasternLouisiana. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 300 AM CDTfor southern Mississippi.Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quicklyfrom severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into thebasement or small central room in a sturdy structure.For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of abuilding.
At 1141 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a lineextending from 6 miles southwest of Bush to 6 miles northwest ofLacombe, moving east at 35 mph.HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobilehomes, roofs, and outbuildings.Locations impacted include...Slidell, Picayune, Covington, Pearl River, Abita Springs,Madisonville, Folsom, Pearlington, Bush, Lacombe, Stennis SpaceCenter, and Slidell Airport.This includes the following Interstates...Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 259 and 273.Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.Interstate 12 between mile markers 54 and 84.Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 11.Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 12.
