Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 3:11PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 311 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Felps, or 11 miles northeast of Clinton, moving
north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Mccomb, Clinton, Liberty, Summit, Centreville, Gloster, Wilson,
Norwood, Smithdale, Darlington, Felps, Gillsburg, Easleyville, and
Crosby.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 16
and 24.
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:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; East Baton Rouge; Amite; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: