Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 5:59PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tylertown to near
Gloster. Movement was southeast at 30 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...
Mccomb, Bogalusa, Franklinton, Liberty, Greensburg, Amite, Amite
City, Magnolia, Kentwood, Summit, Tylertown, Roseland, Gloster,
Osyka, Montpelier, Smithdale, Enon, Darlington, Mount Herman, and
Wilmer.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 44 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 24.
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:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; East Baton Rouge; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Amite; Pike; Walthall; Pearl River
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: