Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:26PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Felps to 8 miles southeast of Clinton to
near Greensburg. Movement was southwest at 20 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...
Clinton, Greensburg, Slaughter, Watson, Greenwell Spring, and Pride.
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; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov