Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 2:35PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Pride, or near Zachary, moving northeast at 25
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...
Zachary, Denham Springs, Jackson, Clinton, Greensburg, Centreville,
Slaughter, Wilson, Norwood, Watson, Darlington, Pride, Felps,
Greenwell Spring, and Easleyville.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston; Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov