Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:51PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Easleyville, or 11 miles north of Greensburg. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Gillsburg and Easleyville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov