Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 6:30am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 830 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas along a line
extending from 11 miles southwest of Empire to 18 miles northeast of
Port Fourchon to 7 miles northeast of Leeville. Movement was
southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and winds in excess of 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...
Grand Isle.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near marine areas, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from
the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Coastal Jefferson; Lower Lafourche
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: