Severe Thunderstorm Warning — West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 5:47PM CDT until August 21 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
SVRLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central West Baton Rouge Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Southeastern Pointe Coupee Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern Iberville Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Maringouin, or 13 miles south of New Roads, moving southwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Maringouin, Rosedale, Grosse Tete, Ramah, and Erwinville. This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 127 and 143.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 6:47 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS New Orleans LA
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
43 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (43 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for West Baton Rouge County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Iberville County, Pointe Coupee County.