Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 1:44PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Gloster, or 20 miles west of Liberty. This thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.
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...
Gloster and Crosby.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov