Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:16PM CDT until July 5 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 216 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Robert, or 8
miles northeast of Hammond, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Ponchatoula, Folsom, Natalbany, Robert, and Tickfaw.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 37 and 49.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 29 and 36.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA; Tangipahoa, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: