Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 1:19PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 11:19am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 119 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Springfield, or 11 miles southwest of Hammond, moving northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Hammond, Independence, Albany, Springfield, Natalbany, Killian, and
Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 27 and 40.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 28 and 42.
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:
Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov