Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 10:20PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 8:20pm
Expires:
May 2, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1020 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Easleyville to near
Darlington to near Watson. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tickfaw, Greensburg, Osyka, Livingston, Independence, Roseland,
Amite, Tangipahoa, Watson, Darlington, Amite City, Mount Herman,
Wilmer, Kentwood, Natalbany, Hammond, Greenwell Spring, Gillsburg,
Easleyville, and Albany.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 12 between mile markers 30 and 45.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 28 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 9.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; East Baton Rouge; Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa; Lower Tangipahoa; Northern Livingston; Amite; Pike; Walthall
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA