Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 14:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jackson, moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Zachary, Jackson, Clinton, Slaughter, and Wilson.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
West Feliciana; East Feliciana
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA