Special Weather Statement 04/23/2025 11:52 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 1:52PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2025 - 11:52am
Expires: 
April 23, 2025 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Montpelier, or near Amite. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Roseland, Amite, Greensburg, Amite City, and Montpelier. This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 46 and 51.
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: 
St. Helena; Northern Tangipahoa
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA