Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:33PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA**

At 1232 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Amite City, or near Amite, moving southwest at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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, Roseland, and Montpelier.

This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 45 and 49.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS New Orleans LA

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 12:33 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 1:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*