Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Liberty to near
Gillsburg. Movement was northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Liberty and Gillsburg.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov