Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 5:19PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salem, or 15 miles west of Columbia, moving southeast at 5 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...
Tylertown and Salem.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov