Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 2:43PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Liberty to near Spillman. Movement was
south at 20 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, Jackson, Clinton, Liberty, Centreville, Slaughter, Gloster,
Wilson, Norwood, Spillman, and Felps.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov