Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing funnel clouds near Estelle, or near Marrero,
moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jean Lafitte, Estelle, Barataria, and Lafitte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Upper Jefferson; Central Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: