Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Liberty to near
Kentwood. These storms were nearly stationary.
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...
Liberty, Greensburg, Kentwood, Darlington, Gillsburg, Easleyville,
and Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 57 and
66.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Amite; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov