Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 7:54PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 754 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kentwood, or 9 miles north of Amite, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kentwood, Osyka, and Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 53 and
58.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov