Active AlertsArlington, LA

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.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 Saturday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Friday, June 14.* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from RedRiver Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational campsand river bottom farm land will be under water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 49.7 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.4feet Saturday, June 08 before beginning to fall.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood