Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 323 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Abita Springs, or near Mandeville, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 to 50 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...
Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Madisonville, and Lacombe.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 58 and 76.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: