Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:56PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 556 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bush to near French
Settlement. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Bogalusa, Mandeville, Picayune, Covington, Ponchatoula,
Abita Springs, Livingston, French Settlement, Albany, Madisonville,
Port Vincent, Folsom, Springfield, Sun, Prairieville, Natalbany,
Robert, Bush, and Whitehall.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 168 and 171.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 21 and 71.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 11 and 37.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 4 and 13.
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.
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; East Baton Rouge; St. John The Baptist; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension; Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov