Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rock Hill to 7 miles
northeast of Mount Herman. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bogalusa, Poplarville, Varnado, Crossroads, Dexter, and Angie.
This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 22
and 42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southeastern Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Washington; Walthall; Pearl River
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: