Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:28PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 527 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles east of Batchelor, or 10 miles northwest of St.
Francisville, moving north 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...
St. Francisville and Fort Adams.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; Wilkinson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: