Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 15 at 4:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 441 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing funnel clouds along a line extending from near
Magnolia to Wilmer. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Franklinton, Magnolia, Kentwood, Tylertown, Osyka, Salem, Dexter,
Mount Herman, and Wilmer.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 65 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov