...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...

Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and St. Tammany Counties.

Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties.

For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast.

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 1215 AM CDT.

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY, MAY 28...

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

* WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 28.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 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 Saturday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet Wednesday morning before slowly falling through the end of the month. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood