Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from 7
miles southwest of Franklinton to near Ponchatoula. Movement was
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph, and pea size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Covington, Franklinton, Ponchatoula, Madisonville, Folsom,
Robert, and Enon.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 40 and 60.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 22 and 27.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov