Louisiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/02/2026 13:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Folsom, or 11 miles south of Franklinton, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size 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... Folsom.
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: 
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov