Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:22PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Springfield, or 12 miles southwest of Hammond, moving south at 20
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...
Hammond, Ponchatoula, Livingston, Albany, Springfield, Whitehall, and
Killian.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 22 and 37.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 15 and 22.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Eastern Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov