Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:11AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 4:11am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 610 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lacombe, or near Slidell, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Slidell, Bay St. Louis, Covington, Waveland, Diamondhead, Pearl
River, Kiln, Pearlington, Lacombe, Shoreline Park, Stennis Space
Center, and Slidell Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 259 and 273.
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 18.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 60 and 84.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 11.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Northern Hancock; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: