Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Avondale, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Avondale, Marrero, Harahan, Westwego, Jean Lafitte, Estelle,
Waggaman, Bridge City, River Ridge, Elmwood, and Luling.
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.
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:
Upper Jefferson; Central Jefferson; Lower St. Charles
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: