Estado do tempo em Interchange 5B

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 10:08AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi...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 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River GardensSubdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river andthroughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property inthe vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homesalong the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refugewill be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet.- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3feet Sunday evening before slowly falling through the end ofthe month.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodMotorists 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 late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.

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