Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 8:40AM CDT until May 8 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 6:40am
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 840 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lettsworth, or
near Simmesport, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
St. Francisville, Morganza, Wakefield, Spillman, Lettsworth, and
Batchelor.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee, LA; West Feliciana, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: