Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 1:43PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Natalbany to near
Covington. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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, Covington, Abita Springs, Folsom, Sun, and Robert.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov