Louisiana, Mississippi Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 15:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:03PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Gloster to near Norwood. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and pea size 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... Clinton, Liberty, Centreville, Wilson, Norwood, Spillman, Felps, and Darlington.
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: 
West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Wilkinson; Amite
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA