Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Watson, or near Denham Springs, 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...
Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Walker, Westminster, Old Jefferson,
Merrydale, Inniswold, Shenandoah, Watson, Central, and Greenwell
Spring.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 158 and 160.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov