Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued January 5 at 7:56PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 5:56pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 756 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Center Point to near Pride. Movement was
east at 40 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...
Mccomb, Clinton, Liberty, Greensburg, Amite, Amite City, Magnolia,
Kentwood, Summit, Tylertown, Roseland, Slaughter, Osyka, Montpelier,
Smithdale, Darlington, Mount Herman, Wilmer, Felps, and Salem.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 44 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 24.
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:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Amite; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA