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Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Lafayette; Upper St. Martin; Lower St. Martin; West Cameron; East Cameron; Northern Calcasieu; Northern Jefferson Davis; Northern Acadia; Upper Vermilion; Upper Iberia; Upper St. Mary; Southern Calcasieu; Southern Jefferson Davis; Southern Acadia; Lower Vermilion; Lower Iberia; Lower St. Mary; Upper Jefferson; Northern Orange; Lower Jefferson; Southern Orange
Effective: 19aaeor23aa -> 19apeor0ap
Onset: 19aaeor0aa -> 19apeor0ap
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Lake Charles LA on 19aaeor23aa
Headline: Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 3:23AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Description: * WHAT...Southeast winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Chicot, AR; East Carroll, LA; Issaquena, MS; Washington, MS
Effective: 18apeor56ap -> 30apeor17ap
Onset: 18apeor56ap -> 19aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 18apeor56ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:56PM CDT until April 30 at 11:17PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Claiborne,
Warren, Tensas and Jefferson Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and
Adams Counties.

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Chicot and Washington Counties.

Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Desha, Chicot,
Washington and Bolivar Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 30.

* IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Practically all areas between levees are
flooded. Approximately 50 buildings have water inside them. Water
enters Farmers Grain terminal building north of the Greenville
bridge. Electric power is turned off to north and south Lake
Ferguson Road and Hillman-Logan Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 52.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 53.5
feet early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Madison, LA; Tensas, LA; Claiborne, MS; Jefferson, MS; Warren, MS
Effective: 18apeor56ap -> 1apeor0ap
Onset: 18apeor56ap -> 19aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 18apeor56ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:56PM CDT until May 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Claiborne,
Warren, Tensas and Jefferson Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and
Adams Counties.

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Chicot and Washington Counties.

Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Desha, Chicot,
Washington and Bolivar Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg.

* WHEN...Until Thursday, May 01.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Culverts in South Vicksburg west of
Highway 61 South are full. Low lying businesses near the railroad
begin to take on water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 46.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.0
feet early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 43.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Effective: 18apeor56ap -> 3aaeor0aa
Onset: 18apeor56ap -> 19aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 18apeor56ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:56PM CDT until May 3 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Claiborne,
Warren, Tensas and Jefferson Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and
Adams Counties.

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Chicot and Washington Counties.

Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Desha, Chicot,
Washington and Bolivar Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 03.

* IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Pond Road in Fort Adams is flooded. Eight
to eleven homes are under water in the township.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 52.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.5
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Effective: 18apeor43ap
Onset: 18apeor43ap -> 19apeor45ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Shreveport LA on 18apeor43ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:43PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Description: ...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 PM CDT Friday the stage was 175.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 176.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 175.0 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 172.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
175.9 feet on 04/05/2012.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Beauregard, LA; Calcasieu, LA; Newton, TX; Orange, TX
Effective: 18apeor1ap -> 19apeor0ap
Onset: 18apeor1ap -> 19apeor0ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Lake Charles LA on 18apeor1ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:01PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

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 tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 PM CDT Friday was 24.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 23.0 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): St. Martin, LA; St. Mary, LA
Effective: 18apeor1ap
Onset: 22aaeor0aa -> 19apeor15ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Lake Charles LA on 18apeor1ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:01PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the
river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio
Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick
floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly
enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact
portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Tuesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 7.0 feet
Sunday, April 27.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Ascension, LA
Effective: 18apeor38ap -> 3aaeor0aa
Onset: 20apeor0ap -> 19aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 18apeor38ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:38PM CDT until May 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting West Baton Rouge and
East Baton Rouge Parishes.

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Saturday, May 03.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday afternoon to a crest of 29.5 feet Saturday,
April 26. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, May
03.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): East Baton Rouge, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Effective: 18apeor38ap -> 4aaeor0aa
Onset: 18apeor38ap -> 19aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 18apeor38ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:38PM CDT until May 4 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting West Baton Rouge and
East Baton Rouge Parishes.

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, May 04.

* IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, The grounds of the older part of Louisiana
State University's campus become soggy. This includes the area
around the Veterinary Medicine building, the Veterinary Medicine
Annex, the stadium and ball fields. The city of Baton Rouge and
the main LSU campus are protected by levees at this level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 36.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 40.5
feet Friday, April 25. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 04.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): East Baton Rouge, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; West Feliciana, LA
Effective: 18apeor38ap -> 5apeor48ap
Onset: 18apeor38ap -> 19aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 18apeor38ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:38PM CDT until May 5 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting West Baton Rouge and
East Baton Rouge Parishes.

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.

* WHEN...Until Monday, May 05.

* IMPACTS...At 58.0 feet, Angola farmland on the left bank becomes
inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 54.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 57.5
feet Friday, April 25. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, May 05.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood