Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 5:26PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 525 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Easleyville, or 7 miles north of Greensburg, 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...
Greensburg, Kentwood, Felps, Darlington, Easleyville, and Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 54 and
64.
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:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov