Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 4:05PM CDT until July 5 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near St. Gabriel, or
near Plaquemine, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Oak Hills Place, St. Gabriel, Addis, Brusly,
Westminster, Village St. George, Inniswold, Gardere, and Shenandoah.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 157 and 166.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 1 and 3.
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:
East Baton Rouge, LA; Iberville, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: