Louisiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/28/2026 20:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 10:06PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 8:06pm
Expires: 
May 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1006 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Somerset, or 15 miles north of St. Joseph, moving north at 25 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... Somerset and Afton around 1010 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Madison; Tensas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov