Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:19PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hammond, moving north at 5 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...
Hammond, Independence, Natalbany, Robert, and Tickfaw.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 30 and
46.
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 Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov