Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:22PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Garyville, or near Reserve,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Reserve, Laplace, Montz, Garyville, Norco, and Edgard.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 196 and 216.
Interstate 55 in Louisiana between mile markers 1 and 9.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
St. James; St. John The Baptist; Southern Livingston; Eastern Ascension; Upper St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: