Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:59PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pride, or 10 miles southeast of Clinton, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Pride.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov