Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 12:01AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 10:01pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1201 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gillsburg, or 11 miles southeast of Liberty, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Greensburg, Kentwood, Gillsburg, Easleyville, and Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 52 and
62.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov