New Orleans Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Air Quality Alert issued May 20 at 3:44PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is forecasting an Ozone Advisory Day for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee Parishes, . The Air Quality Index indicates that ozone will be at the Orange level, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Increasing ozone levels may cause unhealthy air quality during afternoon hours. Active children and adults, the elderly, and people with respiratory diseases such as asthma should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Please take whatever voluntary steps you can to reduce emissions that contribute to ozone formation. Drive less and make sure your automobile is in good working condition. Make sure your gas cap is tight. Wait until after 6 PM to refuel your vehicle and use gas powered lawn equipment. More information about current air quality and what you can do to help prevent ozone formation is available at the D E Q website www.deq.louisiana.gov/enviroflash or by calling 8 6 6 8 9 6 5 3 3 7.

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 12:13PM CDT until May 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and Wilkinson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 47.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 11:11AM CDT until May 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and St. Tammany Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 11:11AM CDT until May 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and St. Tammany Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, May 29. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, May 29. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 11:10AM 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 West Feliciana, East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes. * WHAT...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 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 50.9 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

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT until May 21 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Burkeville. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Residential flooding in the River Bend Subdivision occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 36.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 36.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT until May 21 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Whisky Chitto Creek near Mittie. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the creek will occur with Willards Camp Road as well as other secondary roads near the creek flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.8 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT until May 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bayou Nezpique near Basile. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate flood threat downstream including a few residences near jennings, mermentau, and silverwood. Operations at silverwood shipyard could be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 14.3 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT until May 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Kinder. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Lowland sections of Old Pump Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 13.8 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT until May 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Oberlin. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur with several access roads to the river flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 11.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT until May 25 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 4.3 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mermentau River near Mermentau. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding near the river will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 4.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 4.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.9 feet, This flooding will be similar to the flooding expierenced in the flood of March 2001. Homes in Deweyville have water in them. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 27.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 26.1 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near Glenmora. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Some roads upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.4 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Bon Wier. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Expect several secondary roads in the Merryville and Bon Wier areas near the river to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 34.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 34.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 30.6 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:38AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bundick Creek At Bundick Lake Whisky Chitto Creek Near Mittie Calcasieu River Near Kinder Calcasieu River Near Oberlin Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Sabine River Near Burkeville Village Creek Near Kountze Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Calcasieu River Near Glenmora Sabine River Near Bon Wier Sabine River Near Deweyville Neches River Near Evadale Neches River Near Town Bluff Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mermentau River Near Mermentau ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River Near Oakdale Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1045 AM CDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Calcasieu River near White Oak Park. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Extensive flooding with water in several homes and camps. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:35 AM CDT Monday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:35 AM CDT Monday was 5.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.1 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 2.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:36AM 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 174.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Monday was 175.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 173.3 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 172.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 174.8 feet on 03/14/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:34AM CDT until May 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Little River Of Louisiana Near Rochelle affecting La Salle, Grant, Caldwell and Winn Parishes. For the Little River Of Louisiana...including Rochelle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little River Of Louisiana near Rochelle. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding with some camps and recreational areas facing flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 32.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 31.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Monday was 33.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 25.4 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.8 feet on 12/04/1969. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Air Quality Alert issued May 20 at 3:19AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is forecasting an Ozone Advisory Day for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee Parishes, . The Air Quality Index indicates that ozone will be at the Orange level, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Increasing ozone levels may cause unhealthy air quality during afternoon hours. Active children and adults, the elderly, and people with respiratory diseases such as asthma should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Please take whatever voluntary steps you can to reduce emissions that contribute to ozone formation. Drive less and make sure your automobile is in good working condition. Make sure your gas cap is tight. Wait until after 6 PM to refuel your vehicle and use gas powered lawn equipment. More information about current air quality and what you can do to help prevent ozone formation is available at the D E Q website www.deq.louisiana.gov/enviroflash or by calling 8 6 6 8 9 6 5 3 3 7.