Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 829 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Walker, or near Denham Springs, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Walker, Port Vincent, Shenandoah, and
Old Jefferson.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 3 and 19.
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.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston; Western Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov