Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Yazoo and Madison Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River At West affecting Attala and Holmes Counties. Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River near Bovina. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 28 feet, Low-lying agricultural land near the river begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet.