Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:14AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 314 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sun, or 8 miles southwest of Bogalusa, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bogalusa, Picayune, Covington, Abita Springs, Sun, Bush, Mcneil, and
Crossroads.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and
11.
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.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern St. Tammany; Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov