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Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1155 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana,
  Pointe Coupee and East Baton Rouge Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing...
Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 later this evening.

&&


LAC033-077-125-311100-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0062.000000T0000Z-230419T0600Z/
/RRLL1.1.OT.230401T0900Z.230410T0600Z.230419T0000Z.NO/
1155 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Red River Landing.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 19.

* 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 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 46.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Friday afternoon to a crest of 52 feet Monday, April 10th.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    52.0 feet on 03/27/1882.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3074 9137 3071 9159 3102 9170 3103 9153


$$

MEFFER

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
956 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

  Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting George, Wayne and Greene
  Counties.

For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


MSC039-041-153-311500-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-230404T0300Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.230329T0211Z.230331T0600Z.230403T2100Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Chickasawhay At Leakesville.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
  roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 22.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
      3100 8875 3110 8858


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
928 PM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...

  Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and
  Adams Counties.

For the Lower Mississippi River ...including Arkansas City,
Greenville, Vicksburg, Natchez...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 48 hours of additional
rainfall.

Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 930 AM CDT.

&&


LAC029-MSC001-157-301430-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-230415T0600Z/
/NTZM6.1.ER.230323T0000Z.230408T1200Z.230414T1200Z.NO/
928 PM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, APRIL 15...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River At Natchez.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, April 15.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 43.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late Sunday evening to a crest of 50.5 feet Saturday, April
    08.
  - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  43.9  Wed 9 pm CDT 44.9  46.1  47.1


&&

LAT...LON 3101 9170 3130 9167 3193 9129 3187 9114
      3130 9147 3100 9154


$$

KP


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
258 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-
TXZ096-097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-310800-
/O.NEW.KSHV.WI.Y.0010.230331T0300Z-230401T0000Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-
Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs,
Dierks, Ashdown, Hope, Prescott, Texarkana, Stamps, Lewisville,
Bradley, Magnolia, El Dorado, Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden,
Springhill, Homer, Haynesville, Ruston, Farmerville, Bernice,
Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, Coushatta, Martin, Arcadia,
Ringgold, Gibsland, Jonesboro, Monroe, Many, Zwolle,
Pleasant Hill, Natchitoches, Winnfield, Colfax, Montgomery,
Dry Prong, Clarks, Grayson, Columbia, Jena, Midway, Olla, Idabel,
Broken Bow, Clarksville, Bogata, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant,
Pittsburg, Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, Omaha, Atlanta,
Linden, Hughes Springs, Queen City, Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman,
Hawkins, Gilmer, Big Sandy, Jefferson, Tyler, Longview, Marshall,
Jacksonville, Rusk, Henderson, Carthage, Nacogdoches, Center,
Lufkin, San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland
258 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 or 40 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
  north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma and
  east and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result. In addition, strong winds and rough waves on area
  lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Also, boaters on area
lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves
can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

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Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
338 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

MSZ072>074-312045-
Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
338 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Friday

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall Friday, due to sustained
winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind gusts over 30 mph. High profile
vehicles could also be affected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday

The threat for severe thunderstorms will continue into the
overnight hours Friday night. Severe storms will be capable of
producing damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and hail.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations is not expected through next Wednesday.

$$

NF

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible.
Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong tornadoes possible.
Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are
 possible.
Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely
 due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts
 greater than 50 mph.
Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due
 to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for
 wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those
 in high profile vehicles.
Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to
 sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph.
 High profile vehicles could also be affected.


...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)...

NWS JAN Home page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan
Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe
Latest Weather Briefing...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing

Find NWS JAN on Facebook...
   https://www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Twitter...
   @NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Youtube...
   https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss

...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES...

Storm Prediction Center (SPC)...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
Meso Analysis...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/
Day 1 through 3 Outlooks...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
Storm Reports...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
338 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

LAZ024-026-MSZ046-048>066-312045-
Catahoula-Concordia-Kemper-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-
338 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and
south central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Friday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Friday

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible late Friday
afternoon into Friday night. Some thunderstorms could produce
damaging wind gusts and hail. A tornado cannot be ruled out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Weak trees and limbs may break and fall Friday, due to sustained
winds of 20 to 25 mph and wind gusts over 30 mph. High profile
vehicles could also be affected.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Wednesday

The threat for severe thunderstorms will continue into the
overnight hours Friday night. Severe storms will be capable of
producing damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and hail.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region Friday
through Friday night.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
328 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-470-472-475-312030-
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA
out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA
from 20 to 60 NM-
328 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Gulf of Mexico and the
coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Winds and seas will increase this afternoon from breezy conditions.
Mariners should exercise caution.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Breezy to windy conditions may lead to Small Craft Advisory
conditions on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1205 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-TXZ096-
097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-311715-
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-
Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-
Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
1205 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for our four state area of southern
Arkansas, northern Louisiana, eastern Texas and southeast Oklahoma.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms will develop across our I-30 corridor this
afternoon, continuing into the evening and overnight hours. Small
hail and gusty winds will be possible in extreme southeast Oklahoma
and adjacent areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorm chances will increase on Friday and Friday night.
Scattered severe storms will be possible along and north of the I-20
corridor, with numerous severe storms possible across southern
Arkansas. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail will be possible.

More thunderstorms will impact much of the ArkLaTex during the day
Sunday, overnight into early Monday, and again Tuesday. Storms which
develop on Tuesday will have the potential to become severe across
areas along and north of I-20, especially southeast Oklahoma and
southwest Arkansas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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