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Air Quality Alert issued May 14 at 3:51PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LAThe Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is forecasting anOzone Advisory Day for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge,Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee Parishes, .The Air Quality Index indicates that ozone will be at the Orangelevel, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Increasing ozonelevels may cause unhealthy air quality during afternoon hours.Active children and adults, the elderly, and people with respiratorydiseases such as asthma should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.Please take whatever voluntary steps you can to reduce emissionsthat contribute to ozone formation. Drive less and make sure yourautomobile is in good working condition. Make sure your gas cap istight. Wait until after 6 PM to refuel your vehicle and use gaspowered lawn equipment. More information about current air qualityand what you can do to help prevent ozone formation is available atthe D E Q website www.deq.louisiana.gov/enviroflash or by calling8 6 6 8 9 6 5 3 3 7.

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Flood Warning issued May 14 at 10:16AM CDT until May 31 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inLouisiana...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 Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Friday, May 31.* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from RedRiver Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational campsand river bottom farm land will be under water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 48.3 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.5feet Tuesday, May 21. It will then fall below flood stageFriday, May 31.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Clickon the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1230 AM CDT.

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