Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 1:28AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 11:28pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 127 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Erwinville to near Maringouin. Movement
was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel to penny 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, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, Brusly, Livonia, Maringouin,
Rosedale, Grosse Tete, Merrydale, Erwinville, Central, Brownfields,
and Baton Rouge Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 138 and 154.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov