Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:31AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 1:31am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 330 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Enterprise to Little Springs to 6 miles
northwest of Gloster to Fort Adams. Movement was southeast at 30 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...
Zachary, Mccomb, Jackson, St. Francisville, Clinton, Liberty,
Greensburg, Magnolia, Kentwood, Summit, Centreville, Tylertown,
Woodville, Slaughter, Gloster, Morganza, Wilson, Osyka, Norwood, and
Wakefield.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 56 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 22.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov