Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Greensburg, moving west 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...
Greensburg, Montpelier, and Darlington.
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:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; East Baton Rouge; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov