Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 5:17PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 3:17pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Batchelor to near Morganza to Wakefield.
Movement was southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Wakefield, Morganza, Zachary, Batchelor, St. Francisville, New Roads,
and Fordoche.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA