Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:39PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 439 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Centreville, or 13 miles northwest of Clinton,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Centreville and Norwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
East Feliciana; Wilkinson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov