Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 423 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wilmer, or 8 miles east of Amite, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Mount Herman and Wilmer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov