Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 6 at 8:54PM CDT until May 6 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 6:54pm
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 853 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Prairieville,
or 8 miles north of Gonzales, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Prairieville, French Settlement, Walker, Port Vincent, Old Jefferson,
Gonzales, Shenandoah, and Denham Springs.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 169 and 177.
Interstate 12 between mile markers 12 and 22.
Half dollar size hail was reported in St Gabriel.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Ascension, LA; East Baton Rouge, LA; Livingston, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA