Washington Parish Fire District #8

05/12/2026

This is supporting Steve Neuhaus, the Firefighter from Galena, Illinois. He was part of the team that responded and stayed with us during our Katrina recovery. He and his team worked alongside our Firefighters, responding to calls and assisting us with cleanup efforts. Please share this link to support him as he goes through his recovery.

“Help Steve recover from burn injuries “ Steve was seriously burned on his… Jodi Winter needs your support for Support Steve’s Recovery from Burn Injuries

05/09/2026

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Eastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 745 AM CDT.

* At 658 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Varnado to near Sun, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Bogalusa, Picayune, Poplarville, Varnado, Sun, Crossroads, Mcneil,
and Angie.

This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 6 and
39.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

We would like to thank the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Department, Franklinton Fire Department, and Northshore EMS for their assistance with a two vehicle accident on La. 1072 this afternoon. One victim was transported with non life threatening injuries, and our units stayed on the scene assisting with traffic control until the vehicles were removed.

04/29/2026

Stay weather aware from now through Saturday!!

At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rock Hill to 7 miles northeast of Mount Herman. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bogalusa, Poplarville, Varnado, Crossroads, Dexter, and Angie.

This includes Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 22
and 42.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
southeastern Louisiana...and southern Mississippi.

04/26/2026

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern St. Helena Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Northern Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Western Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana...
Southern Walthall County in southern Mississippi...
Southeastern Pike County in southern Mississippi...

* Until 815 AM CDT.

* At 727 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Salem to near Osyka to 6 miles east of Felps,
moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Franklinton, Greensburg, Amite, Amite City, Kentwood, Tylertown,
Roseland, Osyka, Montpelier, Mount Herman, Wilmer, Dexter,
Easleyville, and Tangipahoa.

This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 45 and 66.
Interstate 55 in Mississippi near mile marker 1.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

04/10/2026

So thankful for our Volunteers who drop everything and respond when needed.

Most people will never understand it.

They’ll see the truck go by. They’ll hear the sirens. They’ll assume someone is there to take care of it.

And most of the time… they’re right. But what they don’t see is everything behind that moment.

The interrupted dinners. The missed time with family. The early mornings after late nights. The second thoughts… and the decision to go anyway.

They don’t see the quiet conversations after a tough call.

Or the ones who sit in their trucks for a minute before going back inside. Or the people who wonder if they’re doing enough… and still keep showing up.

This has never been about being perfect. It’s never been about having more time than anyone else. It’s about choosing to be part of something bigger… even when it’s inconvenient. Even when it’s hard. Even when nobody is watching.

That’s the heart of a volunteer.

And they still choose to show up! 🚒

04/04/2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN ST.
TAMMANY AND WESTERN WASHINGTON PARISHES THROUGH 700 PM CDT..

At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of
Franklinton to near Covington. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Covington, Franklinton, Folsom, Sun, and Enon.

This includes Interstate 12 between mile markers 54 and 57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3098 9001 3054 8990 3044 9023 3071 9026
3074 9025 3077 9027
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 223DEG 21KT 3075 9023 3047 9019

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

03/27/2026

Well folks here we go again! Due to EXTREMELY dry conditions and high winds before, during, and after the passing cool front, our Parish and beyond are under a Fire Warning. This is different from an outright Burn Ban, but outdoor burning is STRONGLY discouraged from now through Sunday night. PLEASE refrain from any outdoor burning due to conditions and please share this notice!!

03/27/2026

Rest easy Brother, we’ll take it from here. Praying for the family and friends of our Brother Ronnie Tetreau. Well done thy good and faithful servant.