Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 4:12AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 10, 2024 - 2:12am
Expires:
December 10, 2024 - 2:45am
Description:
At 411 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near St. Francisville to
Rosedale. Movement was northeast at 30 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, Denham Springs, Port Allen, New Roads,
Jackson, St. Francisville, Clinton, Livonia, Maringouin, Slaughter,
Fordoche, Rosedale, Grosse Tete, Wilson, Norwood, Erwinville, Watson,
and Ramah.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 129 and 155.
Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 8.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA