Louisiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 16:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:56PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Liddieville, or 11 miles east of Columbia, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Liddieville around 700 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov