Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 1:35PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Montpelier, or 10 miles southwest of Greensburg, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Amite, Amite City, Roseland, and Montpelier.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 42 and
50.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: