Special Weather Statement 03/07/2026 11:05 Louisiana

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 1:05PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 7, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires: 
March 7, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 105 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Livingston, or 11 miles east of Denham Springs, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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... Livingston. This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 20 and 26.
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: 
Northern Livingston
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov