Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 6:26PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 625 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Liberty, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Liberty.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov