Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:39AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1238 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Darlington to 6 miles
southeast of Catahoula. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Hammond, Baker, Denham Springs, Gonzales,
Donaldsonville, Plaquemine, Port Allen, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel,
Walker, Addis, Brusly, White Castle, Livingston, Sorrento, French
Settlement, Albany, Port Vincent, and Springfield.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 150 and 182.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 41.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 28 and 34.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.
Area Description:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov