Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Covington. This thunderstorm was 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, Madisonville, Folsom, Enon, and Robert.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 47 and 65.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov