Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 3:05PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Zachary, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, Addis, Brusly, Slaughter,
Erwinville, Brownfields, and Baton Rouge Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 145 and 155.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana near mile marker 1, and between mile
markers 3 and 8.
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:
Pointe Coupee; East Feliciana; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov