Special Weather Statement Louisiana, Mississippi | Effective 04/01/2026 12:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:29PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Crossroads, or 8 miles northeast of Bogalusa, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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, Varnado, Crossroads, and Angie.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Washington; Walthall; Pearl River
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA