Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/11/2026 12:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 2:58PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 11, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
September 11, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Franklinton, moving east 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... Franklinton and Enon.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov