Louisiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 14:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:07PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 406 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Dexter to Livingston. Movement was east at 10 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... Hammond, Franklinton, Amite, Ponchatoula, Walker, Amite City, Livingston, Independence, Roseland, Albany, Springfield, Montpelier, Wilmer, Natalbany, Killian, Tickfaw, and Angie. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 12 between mile markers 16 and 41. Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 28 and 49.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. 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: 
St. Helena; Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov