Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 11:14AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 9:14am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1114 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds over Raceland, or 10 miles east of
Thibodaux, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mathews, Des Allemands, Raceland, Paradis, and Bayou Gauche.
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:
Upper Lafourche; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: