Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:18PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Folsom, or 7 miles north of Covington, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Covington and Folsom.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 58 and 60.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov