Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds 8 miles west of Gloster, or 21
miles west of Liberty, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Crosby.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
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:
Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: