Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 2:47PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Osyka, or 14 miles south of Mccomb, moving west at 20 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...
Greensburg, Magnolia, Kentwood, Osyka, Gillsburg, and Easleyville.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 60 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 9.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Amite; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: