Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merrydale, or near Baton Rouge, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Baton Rouge, Baker, Denham Springs, Oak Hills Place, Westminster, Old
Jefferson, Merrydale, Inniswold, Watson, Central, Village St. George,
Shenandoah, Brownfields, Greenwell Spring, and Baton Rouge Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 158 and 166.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 13.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 2 and 8.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: