Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:22PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Roseland to near Folsom. Movement was south at
10 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...
Amite, Amite City, Independence, Roseland, and Folsom.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 38 and
50.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov