Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 1:39PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 139 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Folsom to 7 miles east of Watson. Movement
was southeast 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, Independence, Albany, Folsom,
Springfield, Natalbany, Robert, Killian, and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 20 and 53.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 17 and 40.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
southeastern Louisiana.
Area Description:
Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov