Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 3:35PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 335 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near St. Francisville, moving west at 30 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...
New Roads and St. Francisville.
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; West Feliciana; East Feliciana
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov