Special Weather Statement 04/25/2025 16:02 for Louisiana areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2025 - 4:02pm
Expires: 
April 25, 2025 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bayou Current to near New Roads to 6 miles west of Zachary. Movement was south at 30 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... Maringouin, Grosse Tete, Morganza, Brusly, Erwinville, Livonia, Addis, Rosedale, Fordoche, Port Allen, Ramah, New Roads, Lottie, Gardere, and Baton Rouge. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 132 and 157. Interstate 110 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 2.
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; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA