Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:05PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 505 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Gloster to 6 miles south
of Liberty. Movement was west at 15 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, Gloster, and Crosby.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov