Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:49PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Felps to near Darlington to
near Roseland. Movement was west at 10 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...
Greensburg, Amite, Amite City, Roseland, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, and Tangipahoa.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 48 and
59.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov