Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:38PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Montpelier, or near Amite, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 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...
Hammond, Amite, Amite City, Independence, Roseland, Albany,
Montpelier, Natalbany, Robert, and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 34 and 47.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 29 and 49.
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:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: