Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 306 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Walker, or 7 miles east of Denham Springs, moving west 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...
Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Oak Hills Place, Walker, Livingston,
French Settlement, Port Vincent, Westminster, Old Jefferson, Village
St. George, Inniswold, and Shenandoah.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 162 and 168.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 2 and 29.
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:
East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston; Southern Livingston; Western Ascension
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: