Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 554 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Jackson, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St. Francisville, and Slaughter.
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:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov