High water on The Mississippi

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard is warning the public about the hazards of high water along the Lower Mississippi River, and advising the public to use extreme caution when engaging in activities on or near the Mississippi River because of high water from Caruthersville, Mo., to Fort Adams, Miss. Hazardous conditions would include strong currents and missing aids to navigation. The CG is reminding boaters to wear personal floatation devices when operating on the river. (Coast Guard 05/17/17)