Active AlertsWest Baton Rouge

At 1010 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Atchafalaya Welcome Center, or 11 miles northeast of Catahoula, moving east at 35 mph.
Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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 Rosedale, Grosse Tete, and Ramah. This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 128 and 144.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.