Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:38PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 4:38pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Melville to near Maringouin to near
Erwinville. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
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...
Maringouin, Port Allen, Plaquemine, Grosse Tete, Ramah, Brusly,
Addis, Rosedale, Lottie, St. Gabriel, and Baton Rouge.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 128 and
154.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; Iberville; West Baton Rouge; East Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA