Special Weather Statement Louisiana | Effective 03/07/2026 18:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 8:33PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 7, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires: 
March 7, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 833 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pride, or near Clinton, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern East Feliciana and northeastern East Baton Rouge Parishes.
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. 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: 
East Feliciana; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov