At 529 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Independence,
or 7 miles southeast of Amite, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include…
Roseland, Amite, and Amite City.
This includes Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 43 and
51.