Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salem, or 19 miles west of Columbia, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Tylertown, Salem, and Dexter.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov