Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 4:35PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 435 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salem, or 17 miles west of Columbia, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size 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...
Salem.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: