Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 1:14PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 114 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Lacombe, or near Mandeville. These storms were
nearly stationary.
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...
Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Madisonville, and Lacombe.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 56 and 78.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov