Cankton Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Cankton.

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Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 2:41AM CDT until June 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

* WHAT...Heat index values greater than 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central Mississippi. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 2:25AM CDT until June 22 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

* WHAT...Heat index values from 105 to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Arkansas, all of northern Louisiana, and portions of deep east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 10:57PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Webster and Bossier Parishes. For the Bodcau Bayou...including Bayou Bodcau Lake...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 172.0 feet, Expect bankfull conditions on Red Chute Bayou. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 173.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Saturday was 173.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 173.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 172.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 173.1 feet on 04/17/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued June 21 at 9:12PM CDT until July 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Chicot, East Carroll and Issaquena Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and Wilkinson Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Madison, Jefferson, Warren and Tensas Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg. * WHEN...Until Sunday, July 06. * IMPACTS...At 38.8 feet, The Vicksburg Flood Wall Gate at Crawford street is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 39.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.1 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood stage is 43.0 feet.

Flood Advisory issued June 21 at 9:12PM CDT until July 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Chicot, East Carroll and Issaquena Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and Wilkinson Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Madison, Jefferson, Warren and Tensas Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Monday, July 07. * IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Flooding is occurring around Lake Ferguson. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 41.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

Flood Advisory issued June 21 at 9:12PM CDT until July 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Chicot, East Carroll and Issaquena Counties. Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and Wilkinson Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Madison, Jefferson, Warren and Tensas Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez. * WHEN...Until Friday, July 11. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Water begins to enter the Carthage Point Road area south of Natchez. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 46.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 38.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 24.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 7:42PM CDT until July 6 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting Pointe Coupee, East Baton Rouge and West Feliciana 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 Sunday, July 06. * 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 Saturday the stage was 49.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.0 feet Tuesday, July 01. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, July 06. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 7:34PM CDT until June 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany Parish, Hancock and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.1 feet Tuesday, July 01. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood