Special Weather Statement for St. Helena; Washington; Northern Tangipahoa +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Tangipahoa, Northern Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Washington
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What is happening
At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kentwood to near Wilmer. Movement was west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kentwood to near Wilmer. Movement was west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Amite City, Kentwood, Roseland, Wilmer, and Tangipahoa. This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 51 and 61.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:04PM 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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