Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 7:27PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 727 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Port Allen, moving southwest 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...
Baton Rouge, Baker, Plaquemine, Port Allen, Addis, Brusly, Rosedale,
Grosse Tete, Merrydale, Brownfields, Gardere, and Baton Rouge
Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 138 and 159.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov