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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
404 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

LAZ037-039-071-081-182145-
Washington LA-Central Tangipahoa LA-St. Helena LA-
Northern Tangipahoa LA-
404 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL ST.
HELENA, NORTHERN TANGIPAHOA AND SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON PARISHES
THROUGH 445 PM CDT
...

At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kentwood to near
Wilmer. Movement was west at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Amite City, Kentwood, Roseland, Wilmer, and Tangipahoa.

This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 51 and
61.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3078 9012 3065 9037 3090 9071 3095 9040
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 076DEG 8KT 3086 9047 3078 9027

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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