Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 200 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * 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 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 49.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 38.1 feet Wednesday, July 10. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood