Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:26PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lumberton to 7 miles
south of Springfield to near Schriever. Movement was east 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...
New Orleans, Kenner, Slidell, Hammond, Thibodaux, Bogalusa,
Mandeville, Picayune, Gonzales, Covington, Poplarville, Reserve,
Metairie, Hahnville, Laplace, Avondale, Jefferson, Harahan, Westwego,
and Ponchatoula.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 180 and 234.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 26 and 82.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 39.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 4 and 11.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 42.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
Washington; St. James; St. John The Baptist; Northern Tangipahoa; Southeast St. Tammany; Western Orleans; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Upper Jefferson; Central Jefferson; Upper Lafourche; Upper St. Charles; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles; Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov