Special Weather Statement Louisiana | Effective 03/09/2026 14:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 4:13PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 9, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires: 
March 9, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing funnel clouds near Montpelier, or 15 miles south of Greensburg, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Montpelier.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
St. Helena; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov