Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Erwinville to Merrydale. Movement was
north at 5 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, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, Livonia, Maringouin,
Rosedale, Merrydale, Erwinville, Central, Brownfields, Westminster,
and Baton Rouge Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 145 and 160.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms 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:
Pointe Coupee; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: