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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1219 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

LAZ048-050-181745-
Livingston-East Baton Rouge-
1219 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN LIVINGSTON AND
EASTERN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISHES...

At 1218 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Denham
Springs, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Walker, Pride, Watson, Greenwell Spring,
Shenandoah and Merrydale.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm 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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

LAT...LON 3071 9101 3072 9085 3071 9084 3070 9085
      3069 9088 3066 9090 3065 9074 3037 9092
      3045 9111
TIME...MOT...LOC 1718Z 203DEG 31KT 3049 9098 

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