Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 3:08PM CDT until May 8 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 308 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Norco, or near
Hahnville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
New Orleans, Avondale, Metairie, Hahnville, Laplace, Marrero, Harvey,
Jefferson, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Jean Lafitte, Montz, Luling,
Boutte, River Ridge, Ama, Destrehan, Estelle, and St. Rose.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 208 and 240.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA; Lafourche, LA; Orleans, LA; St. Charles, LA; St. John The Baptist, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: