Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:08PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 408 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Montpelier, or near Amite, moving southeast at 20 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...
Amite, Amite City, Independence, Roseland, and Montpelier.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 38 and
51.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov