Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:29AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 11:29pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 129 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hattiesburg to Hammond. Movement was east
at 55 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...
Hammond, Bogalusa, Picayune, Covington, Poplarville, Ponchatoula,
Pearl River, Abita Springs, Varnado, Madisonville, Folsom, Sun, Enon,
Crossroads, Robert, Bush, Mcneil, and Angie.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 36 and 67.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 26 and 31.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 6 and 11.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 42.
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...and southern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov