Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 4:32PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pearl River, or near Slidell, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Slidell, Eden Isle, Pearl River, Lacombe, and Slidell Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 259 and 266.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 74 and 84.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov