Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 2:46PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bush, or 11 miles south of Bogalusa, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bogalusa, Sun, Crossroads, and Bush.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern St. Tammany; Pearl River
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: