Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 10:33am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1232 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Amite City, or near Amite, moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Amite City, Roseland, and Montpelier.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 45 and
49.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov