Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 8:09AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 6:09am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 809 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles east of Franklinton to 8 miles south of
Wilmer to near Montpelier. Movement was south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Hammond, Bogalusa, Franklinton, Amite, Ponchatoula, Amite City,
Independence, Albany, Folsom, Montpelier, Enon, Natalbany, Robert,
and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 29 and 50.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 28 and 47.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov