Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 901 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds and winds of 40mph
near Enon, or 12 miles northeast of Covington, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
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...
Bogalusa, Varnado, Sun, Mcneil, Crossroads, and Bush.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern St. Tammany; Pearl River
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov