Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 12:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 202 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Walker, or 9 miles northeast of Denham Springs, moving east at 15 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... Walker, Livingston, and Montpelier. This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 15 and 28.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
St. Helena; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA