Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 8:38PM CDT until March 11 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 6:38pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 837 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Kentwood to near Roseland to near Montpelier, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Greensburg, Amite, Ponchatoula, Amite City, Kentwood,
Independence, Roseland, Albany, Osyka, Montpelier, Mount Herman,
Wilmer, Natalbany, Tangipahoa, and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 36 and 42.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 29 and 66.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Livingston, LA; St. Helena, LA; Tangipahoa, LA; Washington, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov