Louisiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/02/2026 13:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 307 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Folsom, or near Covington. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Covington. This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 51 and 58.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov