Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 200 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mount Herman, or 10 miles northwest of Franklinton, moving south at 5
mph.
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...
Franklinton, Magnolia, Osyka, Mount Herman, and Wilmer.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 6 and
10.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov