Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 6:21PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of
Franklinton to near Covington. Movement was northeast at 25 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...
Covington, Franklinton, Folsom, Sun, and Enon.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 54 and 57.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: