Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 7:52AM CDT until April 26 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 5:52am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 752 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Dexter to near Mount Herman to near Greensburg, moving
southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Franklinton, Greensburg, Amite, Amite City, Kentwood, Roseland,
Montpelier, Dexter, Mount Herman, Wilmer, and Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 45 and
61.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
St. Helena, LA; Tangipahoa, LA; Washington, LA; Walthall, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov