Bayou Barbary School (historical), LA Weather Warnings

Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 12:27PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA At 1226 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near French Settlement, or 13 miles northeast of Gonzales, moving northeast at 10 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... Walker, Livingston, French Settlement, Port Vincent, Springfield, Whitehall, and Killian. This includes the following Interstates... Interstate 12 between mile markers 15 and 32. Interstate 55 in Louisiana near mile marker 27. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

National Weather Service