Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 7:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Baker, moving west at 40 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...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, New Roads, St. Francisville,
Brusly, Slaughter, Rosedale, Merrydale, Erwinville, Brownfields,
Greenwell Spring, and Baton Rouge Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 141 and 154.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
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:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov