Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:01PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Baton Rouge, moving south at 25 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...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Gonzales,
Donaldsonville, Plaquemine, Port Allen, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel,
Walker, Addis, Brusly, White Castle, Sorrento, French Settlement,
Port Vincent, Westminster, Geismar, and Watson.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 145 and 190.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 18.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
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:
Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension; Eastern Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov