Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 3:52PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Osyka, or 16 miles south of Mccomb, moving north at 25 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...
Magnolia, Kentwood, Osyka, and Mccomb Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 63 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Tangipahoa; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: