Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Independence, or 7 miles southeast of Amite, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Hammond, Independence, Natalbany, and Tickfaw.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 35 and
41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov