Special Weather Statement 04/23/2025 10:29 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2025 - 10:29am
Expires: 
April 23, 2025 - 11:15am
Description: 
At 1229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Wilmer, or 9 miles southwest of Franklinton, moving north at 10 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... Franklinton and Wilmer.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Washington; Northern Tangipahoa
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA