Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:32PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 432 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Folsom to near Albany.
Movement was east at 20 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, Ponchatoula, Independence, Albany, Folsom,
Springfield, Sun, Enon, Natalbany, Robert, Killian, and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 24 and 56.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 21 and 40.
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:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov