Louisiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/30/2026 16:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 6:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 30, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires: 
April 30, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds and waterspouts near Supreme, or 8 miles east of Stephensville, moving east at 25 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... Thibodaux, Schriever, Supreme, Labadieville, and Chackbay.
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: 
Assumption; Upper Lafourche; Upper Terrebonne
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA