Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 7:49PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 749 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing waterspouts over marine areas over Belle River,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, winds in excess of 40 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor
objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Napoleonville, Paincourtville, and Belle Rose.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
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:
Assumption
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: