Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 5:30am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 730 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Felps to near
Spillman. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Zachary, Jackson, Clinton, Centreville, Slaughter, Wilson, Norwood,
Montpelier, Spillman, Pride, Felps, and Darlington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; East Baton Rouge; Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov