Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:12PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 412 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Montpelier, or 12 miles southwest of Amite, moving west at 15 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...
Hammond, Livingston, Independence, Albany, Montpelier, Natalbany, and
Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 20 and 21.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 32 and 44.
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:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov