Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Robert, or near Hammond, moving east at 10 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...
Hammond and Robert.
This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 49 and 54.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: