Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 6:52PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 652 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northwest of
Poplarville to near Folsom. Movement was southeast at 40 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, Picayune, Covington, Franklinton, Poplarville, Abita
Springs, Varnado, Madisonville, Folsom, Sun, Enon, Crossroads, Mount
Herman, Bush, Mcneil, and Angie.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 54 and 64.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 4 and 38.
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; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Walthall; Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: