Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 4:57PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds 7 miles southeast of Clinton,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, winds in excess of 40 mph, and half inch
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Greensburg, Kentwood, Roseland, Osyka, Darlington, Gillsburg,
Easleyville, and Tangipahoa.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 50 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
Area Description:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Amite; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov