Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 6:37PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 4:37pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 637 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Jean Lafitte, or 7 miles south of Marrero, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Marrero, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Harvey, Westwego, Jean Lafitte,
Woodmere, Lafitte, Poydras, Myrtle Grove, Estelle, Barataria, Violet,
and Terrytown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper St. Bernard; Lower St. Bernard; Upper Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines; Lower Plaquemines; Central Jefferson; Coastal Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: