Special Weather Statement for Northern Tangipahoa; Central Tangipahoa
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Tangipahoa, Northern Tangipahoa
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hammond, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hammond, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size 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... Hammond, Independence, Natalbany, Robert, and Tickfaw. This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 30 and 46.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:19PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS New Orleans LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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