Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Catahoula and Concordia Parishes in Louisiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Catahoula Parish and northwestern Concordia Parish in northeastern Louisiana. The warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 10:30 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in northeastern Louisiana:

• Catahoula Parish
• Northwestern Concordia Parish

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Walters, Archie, Manifest, Jonesville, Wallace Ridge, Wildsville, Harrisonburg, Frogmore, Ferriday, Clayton, Natchez, Ridgecrest, and Lee Bayou.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. People and animals outdoors should seek shelter immediately to avoid injury. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for northeastern Louisiana until midnight CDT.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, this severe thunderstorm is capable of producing significant hazards:

• Wind: Gusts up to 70 mph are expected, which may cause damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings, as well as considerable tree damage.
• Hail: Golf ball-sized hail (1.75 inches) is possible. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 9:30 PM CDT on March 15 and is currently set to expire at 10:30 PM CDT. At the time of issuance, the storm was located near Midway, moving east at 50 mph.