Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Watson to
near Brownfields to Brusly. Movement was north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Port Allen, New Roads,
Jackson, St. Francisville, Clinton, Oak Hills Place, Walker, Addis,
Brusly, Livingston, Slaughter, Wilson, Norwood, Westminster,
Spillman, and Erwinville.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 145 and 167.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 18.
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; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: