Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 9:36AM CDT until May 8 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 936 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Greensburg,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Greensburg, Amite, Amite City, Kentwood, Roseland, Darlington, and
Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 48 and
62.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
New Orleans.
Area Description:
St. Helena, LA; Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov