Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 6:59PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Greensburg, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, winds in excess of 40 mph, and half inch
hail.
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...
Greensburg, Amite, Amite City, Roseland, Montpelier, and Darlington.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 46 and
57.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov