FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
...The flood warning continues for the following river in Louisiana...
Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany...Hancock and Pearl River
Counties/Parishes
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with anticipated
rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts will be made if
additional heavy rainfall occurs.
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of rushing water can
carry away most vehicles including pickups. Turn around and don`t drown!
A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, local
tv and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the latest information. The
latest graphical hydrologic information can also be found at Weather.Gov.
