Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:13AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 213 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles south of Madisonville to 20 miles
south of Amelia. Movement was east at 45 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...
New Orleans, Kenner, Houma, Thibodaux, Cut Off, Metairie, Hahnville,
Marrero, Chalmette, Galliano, Avondale, Larose, Harvey, East New
Orleans, Timberlane, Belle Chasse, Laplace, Jefferson, Gretna, and
Harahan.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 210 and 255.
Interstate 310 between mile markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 510 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 610 between mile markers 1 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.
Area Description:
St. John The Baptist; Upper Lafourche; St. Charles; Upper St. Bernard; Upper Terrebonne; Lower Terrebonne; Lower Lafourche; Coastal Jefferson; Lower Plaquemines; Lower St. Bernard; Western Orleans; Eastern Orleans; Upper Jefferson; Lower Jefferson; Upper Plaquemines; Central Plaquemines
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
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