Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 2:04PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:04pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 204 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gloster, or 15 miles west of Liberty, moving southeast at 20 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...
Centreville and Gloster.
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