Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 7:37PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 737 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Prairieville, or near Gonzales, moving southwest at 5 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...
St. Gabriel, Prairieville, Geismar, and Old Jefferson.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 167 and
176.
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:
Iberville; East Baton Rouge; Western Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov