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 late tonight at 215 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until Friday, June 06. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 19.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, June 06. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood