Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 5:05PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 504 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wakefield, or near Jackson, moving northeast at 20 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...
Jackson, Centreville, Woodville, Gloster, Wilson, Norwood, Wakefield,
and Spillman.
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:
West Feliciana; East Feliciana; Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: