Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 7:58PM CDT until March 11 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 758 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ruth to near Gillsburg, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mccomb, Liberty, Magnolia, Kentwood, Summit, Osyka, Gillsburg, and
Mccomb Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 63 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 24.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
St. Helena, LA; Tangipahoa, LA; Washington, LA; Amite, MS; Pike, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov