Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 10:05PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 8:05pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Kentwood to 7 miles north
of Folsom to near Covington to 11 miles north of Metairie. Movement
was northeast 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...
Bogalusa, Mandeville, Covington, Franklinton, Abita Springs,
Kentwood, Varnado, Roseland, Madisonville, Folsom, Sun, Osyka,
Lacombe, Enon, Mount Herman, Wilmer, Bush, Tangipahoa, and Angie.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 54 and 79.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 50 and 66.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa; Northern St. Tammany; Southwestern St. Tammany
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: