Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 10:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 8:41pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Addis, or near Plaquemine, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Addis, Brusly,
Westminster, Village St. George, Inniswold, and Gardere.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 154 and 164.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov