Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:58PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Natalbany, or near Hammond, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 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, Ponchatoula, Walker, Livingston, Independence, Albany,
Springfield, Montpelier, Natalbany, and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 21 and 43.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 26 and 43.
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:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov