Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 4:56PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 456 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Norwood, or 11 miles north of Jackson, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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...
Centreville and Norwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
West Feliciana; East Feliciana; Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov