Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 15:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Independence, or near Amite. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Amite, Amite City, Independence, and Roseland. This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 41 and 46.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA