Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 200 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Slidell, moving south at 10 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...
Slidell, Eden Isle, Pearl River, Lacombe, and Slidell Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 259 and 269.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 78 and 84.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 5.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov