Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued January 5 at 7:01PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 5:01pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 700 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Bude to near Melville.
Movement was east at 45 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...
Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Mccomb, New Roads, Jackson, St.
Francisville, Clinton, Liberty, Greensburg, Magnolia, Kentwood,
Summit, Centreville, Livonia, Woodville, Slaughter, Gloster,
Fordoche, and Morganza.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 61 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 23.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 7 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for southeastern
Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA