Special Weather Statement 05/06/2025 17:44 for Louisiana, Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 7:44PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 6, 2025 - 5:44pm
Expires: 
May 6, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bogalusa to near Mcneil. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... Bogalusa, Angie, Poplarville, Varnado, Mcneil, Crossroads, and Picayune. This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 6 and 42.
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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for southeastern Louisiana.
Area Description: 
Washington; Pearl River; Northern Hancock
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA