Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Erwinville, or 9 miles west of Baker, moving north
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St. Francisville, Slaughter, and
Wakefield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: