Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 6:35AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 4:35am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 634 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Franklinton to near Independence. Movement was
southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Covington, Franklinton, Amite, Ponchatoula, Amite
City, Abita Springs, Independence, Albany, Madisonville, Folsom, Sun,
Enon, Natalbany, Robert, Bush, Tickfaw, and W Lk Pontchartrain Buoy.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 34 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 18 and 48.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov