Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Raceland, or
11 miles east of Thibodaux, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and funnel clouds.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. If a funnel cloud briefly touches down,
minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bayou Gauche, Des Allemands, and Raceland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Upper Lafourche; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: