Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana, East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge. * WHEN...Until Sunday, May 25. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, River traffic and industrial activity on the river side of the levees will be greatly affected. Navigational safety regulations will be strictly enforced. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 36.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM CDT Friday was 36.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday, May 25 and continue falling to 27.3 feet Friday, June 13. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood