Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 7:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 733 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Roseland, or near Amite,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 40 to 50 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...
Amite, Amite City, Roseland, Wilmer, and Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 48 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