Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 3:59PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2025 - 1:59pm
Expires:
April 22, 2025 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 359 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pride, or 7 miles east of Zachary, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Pride, Watson, Greenwell Spring, Clinton, Slaughter, Baker, and
Zachary.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
East Feliciana; St. Helena; East Baton Rouge; Northern Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA