Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:16PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 416 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Livingston, or 14 miles west of Hammond, moving northeast at 15 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...
Livingston and Albany.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 23 and 32.
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