Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:49PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 448 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Pride, or 13 miles southwest of Greensburg, moving
southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Walker, Livingston, Watson, and Greenwell Spring.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 18 and 25.
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:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov