Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:45am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 645 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles south of Amelia, or 20 miles south of Morgan City, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Terrebonne
Parish.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: