Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Robert, or 10 miles northwest of Covington, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Folsom.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov