Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pearl River, or 9 miles northwest of 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, Pearl River, Lacombe, and Slidell Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 75 and 79.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana near mile marker 4.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southeastern Louisiana.
Area Description:
Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov