Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 7:31PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 730 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Summit to 7 miles south of
Dexter. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Mccomb, Magnolia, Summit, Tylertown, Osyka, Dexter, Mount Herman, and
Mccomb Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 65 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 24.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: