Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:26PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 226 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bush to Ponchatoula. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Slidell, Hammond, Mandeville, Picayune, Covington, Ponchatoula, Pearl
River, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Folsom, Springfield, Sun, Robert,
Bush, Natalbany, Lacombe, Killian, W Lk Pontchartrain Buoy, and
Slidell Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 35 and 76.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 14 and 32.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 6 and 11.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi near mile marker 1.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Washington; St. John The Baptist; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Southern Livingston; Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: