Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:56AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:56am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 456 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Avondale, moving northeast at 20 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...
Kenner, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, Avondale, Jefferson, Gretna,
Harahan, Westwego, Elmwood, Bridge City, River Ridge, Waggaman,
Terrytown, Ama, Luling, and New Orleans Armstrong Airport.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 224 and 236.
Interstate 610 near mile marker 1.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Western Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Central Jefferson; Central St. Charles; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: