Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 3:29PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Abita Springs, or near Mandeville, moving west at 20 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...
Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Madisonville, and Lacombe.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 53 and 73.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov