Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 10:10PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1010 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Atchafalaya Welcome Center, or 11 miles northeast of Catahoula,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Rosedale, Grosse Tete, and Ramah.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 128 and
144.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Iberville; West Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov