Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 4:47AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 10, 2024 - 2:47am
Expires:
December 10, 2024 - 3:30am
Description:
At 446 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Norwood to near
Brownfields. Movement was east at 35 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, Hammond, Zachary, Baker, Clinton, Greensburg, Amite,
Amite City, Magnolia, Kentwood, Independence, Roseland, Slaughter,
Wilson, Osyka, Norwood, Montpelier, Watson, Darlington, and
Natalbany.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 34 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 9.
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:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; East Baton Rouge; Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Wilkinson; Amite; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA