Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 05:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 7:43AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2026 - 5:43am
Expires: 
April 25, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
At 743 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line extending from near Myrtle Grove to near Larose. Movement was south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Larose, Cut Off, Port Sulphur, Galliano, Golden Meadow, Montegut, and Lafitte.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in New Orleans.
Area Description: 
Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson; Upper Lafourche; Lower Lafourche; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA