Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 11:03PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1103 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Old Jefferson, or near Oak Hills Place, moving east at 40 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, St. Gabriel, French Settlement, Port Vincent,
Prairieville, Old Jefferson, Shenandoah, Village St. George, and
Inniswold.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 165 and 174.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 5 and 7.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Iberville; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov