Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 5:06PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 505 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from 7
miles south of Tylertown to 6 miles southeast of Wilmer. Movement was
northeast at 45 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...
Franklinton, Tylertown, Folsom, Enon, Dexter, Mount Herman, and
Wilmer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov